Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

LEIGH ROAD, BH21 2AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEIGH ROAD, BH21 2AB.

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Population

289

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 44,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH21 2AB 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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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

BH21 2AB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £306k, 65% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

BH21 2AB is a sought-after residential area on Leigh Road, 0.3km from St. John's 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 2AB offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £306k. 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 2AB are sourced from Output Area E00103526 (shared with 5 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 2AB. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 300,000

9 sales · Mean £ 291,111

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

BH21 2AB has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour55
Violence and sexual offences44
Criminal damage and arson11
Shoplifting10
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne

Good153 pupils0.3 km
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Allenbourn Middle School

Outstanding582 pupils1.0 km
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Beaucroft Foundation School

Outstanding168 pupils1.1 km
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Wimborne First School and Nursery

Good312 pupils1.3 km
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Merley First School

Outstanding302 pupils1.3 km
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St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill

Good598 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Wessex Retail Ltd0.2 km
  • Wimborne Food Bank0.4 km
  • Chocobake Ltd0.7 km
  • Co Op0.8 km
  • Farehouse Trading Co.0.9 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Wimborne Rugby Football Club0.2 km
  • BUTCHERS DOG0.8 km
  • Ten Bottles Tapas & Wine Bar1.0 km
  • The Dancing Moose0.9 km
  • Beaucroft Enterprise Cafe (RAFA)0.5 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Cafe Aroma0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Deans Court Cafe0.9 km
  • Le Petit Prince0.8 km
  • Levantine1.0 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Short and Sweet Company0.9 km
  • Mango & Sorrel0.9 km
  • Best Pizza & Kebab0.6 km
  • Krua Thai Catering0.6 km
  • Long John's Fish & Chips0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • WIMBORNE LODGE B&B0.4 km
  • Florence House0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Parkstone (Dorset)8.6 km
  • Hamworthy8.6 km
  • Branksome8.8 km

Bus Stops

  • St John's Hill0.2 km
  • St John's Hill0.2 km
  • Gordon Road0.2 km
  • St John's Hill0.3 km
  • Hardy Crescent0.3 km