Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

STOUR VIEW GARDENS, BH21 3SZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STOUR VIEW GARDENS, BH21 3SZ.

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Population

254

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 52,600 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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5/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BH21 3SZ combines high owner-occupation (80%), strong property values (£385k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £385k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

BH21 3SZ is a sought-after residential area on Stour View Gardens, 0.3km from East End 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 3SZ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 80% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £385k, up 1.2% 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 3SZ are sourced from Output Area E00103298 (shared with 4 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 3SZ. The average age is 51.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 22%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 370,000

17 sales · Mean £ 380,411

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

BH21 3SZ has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Lockyer's Middle School

Good463 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Windgreen Asda on the Move0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • ROYAL BRITISH LEGION0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • JASMINE'S CAFE0.6 km
  • The Terrace Cafe0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Windgreen Subway0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamworthy6.5 km
  • Poole7.6 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)8.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Pine Road0.2 km
  • Pine Road0.2 km
  • Higher Merley Lane0.2 km
  • Higher Merley Lane0.3 km
  • Lamb's Green Inn0.5 km