How much do houses cost in BH21 3RL?

The average property price in BH21 3RL is currently around £949k.

What is the population of BH21 3RL?

The population for the BH21 3RL area is approximately 328 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

DORCHESTER ROAD, BH21 3RL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DORCHESTER ROAD, BH21 3RL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

328

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH21 3RL 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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6/10

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1/10

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7/10

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4/10

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6/10

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1/10

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8/10

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2/10

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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 81% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, BH21 3RL is established retirement territory. With £949k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH21 3RL is a well-regarded residential area on Dorchester Road, 0.7km from Bailey Gate in Beacon Hill. Administratively it sits within Stour & Allen Vale ward and the North Dorset constituency.

For serious buyers, BH21 3RL is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £949k. 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 3RL are sourced from Output Area E00103430 (shared with 10 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 3RL. The average age is 55.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

43%Active

FT: 29%

Unemployed: 0%

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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

£ 949,000

1 sales · Mean £ 949,000

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby

Pam International0.6 km
Dorset Farm Butchers0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Hamworthy7.0 km
Holton Heath8.2 km
Poole8.9 km

Bus Stops

No 2 Henbury Cottages0.3 km
No 2 Henbury Cottages0.3 km