Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

WILLOW DRIVE, BH21 2RA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW DRIVE, BH21 2RA.

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Population

304

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 50,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH21 2RA 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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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

BH21 2RA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £675k, 75% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £675k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 7.1% year-on-year.

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

BH21 2RA is a sought-after residential area on Willow Drive, 0.2km from Canford Bottom in Wimborne Minster. Administratively it sits within Colehill & Wimborne Minster East ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.

For serious buyers, BH21 2RA is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 75% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £675k, up 7.1% 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 2RA are sourced from Output Area E00103257 (shared with 12 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 2RA. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian4.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 652,500

2 sales · Mean £ 652,500

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

BH21 2RA has low crime rates — 10 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 offences11
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson6
Shoplifting2
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Hayeswood First School

Outstanding152 pupils0.6 km
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Colehill First School

Outstanding152 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • One Stop0.2 km
  • ONE STOP0.2 km
  • Park Garage Group0.9 km
  • Spar (Lone Pine Stores)0.4 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Canford Crossing B&B0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Gardeners Retreat Restaurant0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • The Dutchy Sandwich Shop0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Branksome8.8 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)9.2 km
  • Poole10.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Fryers Copse0.1 km
  • Fryers Copse0.2 km
  • Dales Close0.2 km
  • Hayes Lane0.3 km
  • Hayes Lane Top0.4 km