Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

LOWER STREET, BH21 5AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER STREET, BH21 5AH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

407

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH21 5AH 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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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

BH21 5AH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.1M, 57% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

BH21 5AH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Lower Street, 0.2km from Witchampton in Dorset. Administratively it sits within Cranborne Chase ward and the North Dorset constituency.

For families considering a move, BH21 5AH represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M.

Census 2021 statistics for BH21 5AH are sourced from Output Area E00103358 (shared with 31 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 5AH. The average age is 49.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.2%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 850,000

2 sales · Mean £ 850,000

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

BH21 5AH has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Witchampton Church of England First School

Outstanding67 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Highlea Butchers0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamworthy14.4 km
  • Poole15.4 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)15.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Primary School0.3 km
  • Primary School0.3 km
  • Five Ash Cottages0.4 km
  • Five Ash Cottages0.4 km
  • Post Office0.4 km