BH21 1BZ is a sought-after residential area on Cranfield Avenue, 0.4km from Rowlands in Wimborne Minster. Administratively it sits within Wimborne Minster ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.
For serious buyers, BH21 1BZ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £321k. 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 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00103275 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRANFIELD AVENUE, BH21 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRANFIELD AVENUE, BH21 1BZ.
204
51
£ 55,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH21 1BZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. BH21 1BZ's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership, and £321k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £321k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH21 1BZ. The average age is 51.1. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 285,000
7 sales · Mean £ 303,428
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH21 1BZ has low crime rates — 11 incidents 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
St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne
Allenbourn Middle School
Beaucroft Foundation School
Wimborne First School and Nursery
St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Wessex Retail Ltd0.6 km
- Wimborne Food Bank0.8 km
- Cambridge Weight Plan0.9 km
- Chocobake Ltd0.6 km
- Co Op0.6 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Wimborne Rugby Football Club0.6 km
- BUTCHERS DOG0.7 km
- Ten Bottles Tapas & Wine Bar0.8 km
- The Dancing Moose0.7 km
- The Green Man1.0 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Corn Exchange0.8 km
- Cafe Aroma0.7 km
- CLaRC0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Deans Court Cafe0.8 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- GORDON HOUSE - BED & BREAKFAST0.7 km
- WIMBORNE LODGE B&B0.4 km
- Florence House0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Short and Sweet Company0.6 km
- Mango & Sorrel0.7 km
- Best Pizza & Kebab0.5 km
- Krua Thai Catering0.5 km
- Long John's Fish & Chips0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamworthy8.9 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)8.9 km
- Branksome9.2 km
Bus Stops
- Royston Drive0.0 km
- Top of St. John's Hill0.0 km
- Royston Drive0.0 km
- Top of St. John's Hill0.0 km
- Oakdene Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH211BZ · Data under Open Government Licence