BH21 3HS is a sought-after residential area on Ridgeway, 0.5km from Sleight in Corfe Mullen. Administratively it sits within Corfe Mullen ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BH21, BH21 3HS offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k. 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 3HS are sourced from Output Area E00103295 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RIDGEWAY, BH21 3HS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIDGEWAY, BH21 3HS.
278
43
£ 52,600 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH21 3HS 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 3HS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £450k, 74% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH21 3HS. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 450,000
7 sales · Mean £ 510,357
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH21 3HS has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lockyer's Middle School
Henbury View First School
Rushcombe First School
Corfe Hills School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
- Windgreen Asda on the Move0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Kenways Bed and Breakfast1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- ROYAL BRITISH LEGION0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- JASMINE'S CAFE0.2 km
- The Terrace Cafe0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Windgreen Subway0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamworthy6.0 km
- Poole7.2 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)8.0 km
Bus Stops
- Lockyers School0.1 km
- Lockyers School0.1 km
- Lockyers Road0.4 km
- Lockyers Road0.4 km
- Windgreen0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BH213HS · Data under Open Government Licence