Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

BH21 4JW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH21 4JW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-07 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

336

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH21 4JW 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

BH21 4JW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £535k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £535k 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 4JW is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Gaunts Common in Gaunt's Common. Administratively it sits within Stour & Allen Vale ward and the North Dorset constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BH21, BH21 4JW offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% 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 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £535k.

Census 2021 statistics for BH21 4JW are sourced from Output Area E00103362 (shared with 15 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 4JW. The average age is 47.4. 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 Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 535,871

1 sales · Mean £ 535,871

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

BH21 4JW has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

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St James Church of England First School

Outstanding123 pupils0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Branksome13.6 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)13.7 km
  • Hamworthy13.8 km

Bus Stops

  • The Old Post Office0.1 km
  • The Old Post Office0.1 km
  • St James First School0.1 km
  • St James First School0.1 km