BH21 3XE is a sought-after residential area on Diana Way, 0.2km from Mount Pleasant 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 3XE offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £343k. 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 3XE are sourced from Output Area E00103294 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DIANA WAY, BH21 3XE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DIANA WAY, BH21 3XE.
389
41
£ 52,600 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. BH21 3XE's low deprivation rank, 74% ownership, and £343k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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 3XE. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 285,000
3 sales · Mean £ 294,666
Detached
£ 363,000
5 sales · Mean £ 366,600
Terraced
£ 280,000
3 sales · Mean £ 285,083
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH21 3XE has low crime rates — 15 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.
school Local Schools
Lockyer's Middle School
Corfe Hills School
Henbury View First School
Rushcombe First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
- Windgreen Asda on the Move0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Kenways Bed and Breakfast0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- ROYAL BRITISH LEGION0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- JASMINE'S CAFE0.7 km
- The Terrace Cafe0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Windgreen Subway0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamworthy5.7 km
- Poole6.8 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Mount Pleasant0.1 km
- Mount Pleasant0.1 km
- Wareham Road Roundabout0.1 km
- Wareham Road Roundabout0.2 km
- Windgreen0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH213XE · Data under Open Government Licence