Is BH21 2SD a safe place to live?

Yes, BH21 2SD is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 22 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in BH21 2SD?

The average property price in BH21 2SD is currently around £687k.

What is the population of BH21 2SD?

The population for the BH21 2SD area is approximately 272 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

MIDDLEHILL ROAD, BH21 2SD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MIDDLEHILL ROAD, BH21 2SD.

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Population

272

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 55,700 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH21 2SD 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.

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8/10

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9/10

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1/10

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4/10

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1/10

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9/10

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4/10

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10/10

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8/10

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Area Character

BH21 2SD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £687k, 91% 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 · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH21 2SD is a sought-after residential area on Middlehill Road, 0.3km from Glynville in Wimborne Minster. Administratively it sits within Colehill & Wimborne Minster East ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BH21, BH21 2SD offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 91% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £687k. 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 2SD are sourced from Output Area E00103258 (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 2SD. The average age is 52.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active

FT: 26%

Unemployed: 1%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 687,000

1 sales · Mean £ 687,000

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

BH21 2SD has low crime rates — 22 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.

Shoplifting17

Violence and sexual offences17

Anti-social behaviour8

Public order5

Burglary3

school Local Schools

St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill

Good598 pupils0.4 km

Colehill First School

Outstanding152 pupils0.6 km

Beaucroft Foundation School

Outstanding168 pupils0.7 km

Hayeswood First School

Outstanding152 pupils0.9 km

Wimborne First School and Nursery

Good312 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

MM Ingredients Ltd0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Branksome9.6 km
Parkstone (Dorset)9.6 km
Hamworthy10.2 km

Bus Stops

Colehill Pharmacy0.1 km
Post Office0.2 km
Post Office0.2 km
Colehill Pharmacy0.2 km
Post Office0.2 km