Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

MOOR LANE, BH21 4BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOOR LANE, BH21 4BD.

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Population

353

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH21 4BD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

BH21 4BD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £330k, 80% 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.

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

BH21 4BD is a sought-after residential area on Moor Lane, 0.3km from Sturminster Marshall in Sturminster Marshall. Administratively it sits within Stour & Allen Vale ward and the North Dorset constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BH21, BH21 4BD offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £330k. 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 4BD are sourced from Output Area E00103427 (shared with 14 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 4BD. 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

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 330,000

1 sales · Mean £ 330,000

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

BH21 4BD has low crime rates — 13 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 offences7
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson4
Burglary1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Sturminster Marshall First School

Requires Improvement99 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Co-op0.4 km
  • Nisa Local0.1 km
  • SPAR - Wessex retail0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Red Lion0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamworthy8.8 km
  • Holton Heath9.5 km
  • Poole10.7 km

Bus Stops

  • First School0.1 km
  • First School0.1 km
  • Balls Lane0.3 km
  • Balls Lane0.3 km
  • Station Road Store0.4 km