BH21 1DJ is a sought-after residential area on Glendale Close, 0.2km from Rowlands in Wimborne Minster. Administratively it sits within Wimborne Minster ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.
For serious buyers, BH21 1DJ is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Residents here average 61 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 92% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £440k, up 12.0% 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 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00103506 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GLENDALE CLOSE, BH21 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLENDALE CLOSE, BH21 1DJ.
210
61
£ 44,000 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH21 1DJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BH21 1DJ is a settled retirement community — average age 61, 92% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £440k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 12.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH21 1DJ. The average age is 60.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 430,000
8 sales · Mean £ 441,312
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH21 1DJ has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Wessex Retail Ltd1.0 km
- BP Minster0.8 km
- Cambridge Weight Plan0.5 km
- Chocobake Ltd0.6 km
- Co Op0.6 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- The Horns Inn0.9 km
- Wimborne Rugby Football Club1.0 km
- COLEHILL SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB0.4 km
- Beaucroft Enterprise Cafe (RAFA)0.7 km
- Coach and Horses1.0 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Florence House1.0 km
- WIMBORNE LODGE B&B0.6 km
- GORDON HOUSE - BED & BREAKFAST0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Indian Nights0.7 km
- The Sunday Lunch Club1.0 km
- Cafe @ The Allendale0.4 km
- Cloisters0.7 km
- Piazzo Lounge0.6 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Best Pizza & Kebab0.7 km
- Krua Thai Catering0.6 km
- Long John's Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Mango & Sorrel0.7 km
- Short and Sweet Company0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamworthy9.0 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)9.3 km
- Poole9.5 km
Bus Stops
- Lacy Drive0.2 km
- Lacy Drive0.2 km
- Allenbourn School0.3 km
- Police Station0.3 km
- Police Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH211DJ · Data under Open Government Licence