Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

BH21 1PW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH21 1PW.

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Population

146

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Avg Age

65

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Avg Income

£ 44,000 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH21 1PW 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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2/10
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1/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

BH21 1PW has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 65-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH21 1PW is a mixed residential area located 0.3km 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 1PW is an older retirement area, many residents well beyond working age. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An established, mature community with an average age of 65 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for BH21 1PW are sourced from Output Area E00103523 (shared with 11 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 1PW. 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

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

Crime around BH21 1PW is moderate at 71 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 offences78
Anti-social behaviour54
Shoplifting41
Criminal damage and arson20
Public order9

school Local Schools

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Allenbourn Middle School

Outstanding582 pupils0.1 km
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St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne

Good153 pupils0.6 km
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Wimborne First School and Nursery

Good312 pupils0.8 km
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Beaucroft Foundation School

Outstanding168 pupils1.3 km
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Queen Elizabeth's School

Good1585 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • BP Minster0.9 km
  • Cambridge Weight Plan0.3 km
  • Chocobake Ltd0.5 km
  • Co Op0.3 km
  • Farehouse Trading Co.0.2 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Florence House1.0 km
  • WIMBORNE LODGE B&B0.6 km
  • GORDON HOUSE - BED & BREAKFAST0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • COLEHILL SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB0.8 km
  • Beaucroft Enterprise Cafe (RAFA)0.6 km
  • Coach and Horses0.9 km
  • Oddfellows Arms0.3 km
  • RAF ASSOCIATION CLUB0.6 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Indian Nights0.5 km
  • The Sunday Lunch Club0.9 km
  • Cafe @ The Allendale0.2 km
  • Cloisters0.4 km
  • Piazzo Lounge0.2 km
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Best Pizza & Kebab0.5 km
  • Krua Thai Catering0.5 km
  • Long John's Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • Mango & Sorrel0.4 km
  • Short and Sweet Company0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamworthy8.8 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)9.2 km
  • Poole9.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Allenbourn School0.1 km
  • The Square0.2 km
  • Police Station0.2 km
  • The Square0.3 km
  • The Square0.3 km