BH21 1AU is a well-regarded residential area on Allenview Road, 0.1km from Rowlands in Wimborne Minster. Administratively it sits within Wimborne Minster ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BH21, BH21 1AU offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 69% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £334k, up 46.4% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for BH21 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00103505 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALLENVIEW ROAD, BH21 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALLENVIEW ROAD, BH21 1AU.
268
47
£ 44,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH21 1AU 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
BH21 1AU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £334k, 69% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £334k. Property prices are trending up 46.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH21 1AU. The average age is 47.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 379,500
4 sales · Mean £ 359,750
Terraced
£ 305,000
10 sales · Mean £ 294,000
Flat
£ 290,000
1 sales · Mean £ 290,000
Semi-Detached
£ 322,000
3 sales · Mean £ 321,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BH21 1AU is moderate at 65 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
St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill
Queen Elizabeth's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Wessex Retail Ltd1.0 km
- BP Minster0.7 km
- Cambridge Weight Plan0.4 km
- Chocobake Ltd0.5 km
- Co Op0.4 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Wimborne Rugby Football Club1.0 km
- COLEHILL SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB0.6 km
- Beaucroft Enterprise Cafe (RAFA)0.6 km
- Coach and Horses0.9 km
- Oddfellows Arms0.4 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Florence House0.9 km
- WIMBORNE LODGE B&B0.5 km
- GORDON HOUSE - BED & BREAKFAST0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Indian Nights0.5 km
- The Sunday Lunch Club0.9 km
- Cafe @ The Allendale0.2 km
- Cloisters0.5 km
- Cross Fire Cooking1.0 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Best Pizza & Kebab0.5 km
- Krua Thai Catering0.5 km
- Long John's Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Mango & Sorrel0.5 km
- Short and Sweet Company0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamworthy8.9 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)9.2 km
- Poole9.3 km
Bus Stops
- Allenbourn School0.2 km
- Police Station0.2 km
- Police Station0.2 km
- Police Station0.2 km
- Police Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH211AU · Data under Open Government Licence