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.
BH21 1PW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH21 1PW.
146
65
£ 44,000 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Allenbourn Middle School
St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne
Wimborne First School and Nursery
Beaucroft Foundation School
Queen Elizabeth's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Florence House1.0 km
- WIMBORNE LODGE B&B0.6 km
- GORDON HOUSE - BED & BREAKFAST0.1 km
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: BH211PW · Data under Open Government Licence