Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

RUSHCOMBE WAY, BH21 3QX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSHCOMBE WAY, BH21 3QX.

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Population

329

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 52,600 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

BH21 3QX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £368k, 90% 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. Property prices are trending up 7.5% year-on-year.

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

BH21 3QX is a sought-after residential area on Rushcombe Way, 0.6km from Rushcombe Bottom in Corfe Mullen. Administratively it sits within Corfe Mullen ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.

For serious buyers, BH21 3QX is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. 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 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 90% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £368k, up 7.5% 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 3QX are sourced from Output Area E00103279 (shared with 6 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 3QX. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 332,500

11 sales · Mean £ 346,063

Terraced

£ 231,500

2 sales · Mean £ 231,500

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

BH21 3QX has low crime rates — 8 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 offences15
Anti-social behaviour14
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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Rushcombe First School

Outstanding305 pupils0.4 km
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Corfe Hills School

Good882 pupils0.5 km
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Henbury View First School

Outstanding152 pupils0.8 km
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Lockyer's Middle School

Good463 pupils0.9 km
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Springdale First School

Outstanding301 pupils0.9 km
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Broadstone First School

Outstanding303 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Co Op0.7 km
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • Windgreen Asda on the Move0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Kenways Bed and Breakfast0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • And Coffee0.6 km
  • The Terrace Cafe0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Chinese Whispers0.7 km
  • Harlees Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • Windgreen Subway0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamworthy4.9 km
  • Poole6.0 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Roman Road0.2 km
  • Roman Road0.2 km
  • Hamilton Road0.4 km
  • South Road0.4 km
  • South Road0.4 km