Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

BOURNE COURT, BH21 1DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOURNE COURT, BH21 1DF.

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Population

264

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 44,000 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BH21 1DF 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.

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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

BH21 1DF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £383k, 77% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 4.5% year-on-year.

home £383,750 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH21 1DF is a sought-after residential area on Bourne Court, 0.4km 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 1DF offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £383k, down 4.5% 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 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00103527 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH21 1DF. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 375,000

3 sales · Mean £ 365,833

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BH21 1DF has low crime rates — 20 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.

Violence and sexual offences32
Anti-social behaviour28
Shoplifting10
Criminal damage and arson7
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne

Good153 pupils0.1 km
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Allenbourn Middle School

Outstanding582 pupils0.7 km
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Beaucroft Foundation School

Outstanding168 pupils0.9 km
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Wimborne First School and Nursery

Good312 pupils0.9 km
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St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill

Good598 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Wessex Retail Ltd0.5 km
  • Wimborne Food Bank0.7 km
  • Cambridge Weight Plan0.9 km
  • Chocobake Ltd0.6 km
  • Co Op0.6 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Wimborne Rugby Football Club0.5 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

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • GORDON HOUSE - BED & BREAKFAST0.8 km
  • WIMBORNE LODGE B&B0.3 km
  • Florence House0.6 km
fastfood

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

  • Hamworthy8.8 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)8.8 km
  • Branksome9.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Top of St. John's Hill0.1 km
  • Top of St. John's Hill0.1 km
  • Royston Drive0.1 km
  • Royston Drive0.1 km
  • Oakdene Close0.2 km