BH21 1AS is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Rowlands in Wimborne Minster. Administratively it sits within Wimborne Minster ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BH21 1AS is an older retirement area, many residents well beyond working age. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Average age 65 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for BH21 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00103523 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BH21 1AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH21 1AS.
146
65
£ 44,000 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH21 1AS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
With 49% social renting, BH21 1AS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 65-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH21 1AS. The average age is 64.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BH21 1AS is moderate at 57 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Allenbourn Middle School
St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne
Wimborne First School and Nursery
Beaucroft Foundation School
Queen Elizabeth's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Wessex Retail Ltd1.0 km
- BP Minster0.7 km
- Cambridge Weight Plan0.5 km
- Chocobake Ltd0.3 km
- Co Op0.2 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Wimborne Rugby Football Club1.0 km
- COLEHILL SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB0.8 km
- Beaucroft Enterprise Cafe (RAFA)0.4 km
- Coach and Horses0.7 km
- Oddfellows Arms0.3 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Florence House0.8 km
- WIMBORNE LODGE B&B0.4 km
- GORDON HOUSE - BED & BREAKFAST0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Indian Nights0.4 km
- The Sunday Lunch Club0.8 km
- Cafe @ The Allendale0.0 km
- Cloisters0.3 km
- Cross Fire Cooking0.8 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Best Pizza & Kebab0.4 km
- Krua Thai Catering0.3 km
- Long John's Fish & Chips0.6 km
- Mango & Sorrel0.3 km
- Short and Sweet Company0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamworthy8.7 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)9.0 km
- Poole9.2 km
Bus Stops
- Police Station0.1 km
- Police Station0.1 km
- Police Station0.2 km
- Police Station0.2 km
- The Square0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH211AS · Data under Open Government Licence