Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

NEWTOWN, BH21 5AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWTOWN, BH21 5AU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (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 5AU 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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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BH21 5AU combines high owner-occupation (57%), strong property values (£625k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 103.4% year-on-year.

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

BH21 5AU is a mixed residential area on Newtown, 0.1km from New Town in Dorset. Administratively it sits within Cranborne Chase ward and the North Dorset constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: Prices average £625k, up 103.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH21 5AU 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 5AU. 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

£ 954,500

7 sales · Mean £ 906,357

Semi-Detached

£ 375,000

1 sales · Mean £ 375,000

school Local Schools

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Witchampton Church of England First School

Outstanding67 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Highlea Butchers1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamworthy15.2 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)16.0 km
  • Poole16.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Newtown Bus Shelter0.4 km
  • Newtown Bus Shelter0.4 km