Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

CROWS NEST BUNGALOWS, BH21 5DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROWS NEST BUNGALOWS, BH21 5DX.

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

262

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BH21 5DX — age 44, 34% ownership, 63% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £347k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

BH21 5DX is a safe, established residential area on Crows Nest Bungalows, 0.7km from Manswood in Dorset. Administratively it sits within Cranborne Chase ward and the North Dorset constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BH21 5DX offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 63% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £347k.

Census 2021 statistics for BH21 5DX are sourced from Output Area E00103352 (shared with 29 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 5DX. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 347,500

2 sales · Mean £ 347,500

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

BH21 5DX has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamworthy16.8 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)17.7 km
  • Poole17.7 km

Bus Stops

  • The Timber Yard0.2 km
  • The Timber Yard0.2 km