Is BH21 5QY a safe place to live?

Yes, BH21 5QY is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 24 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of BH21 5QY?

The population for the BH21 5QY area is approximately 206 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

GOTHAM, BH21 5QY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOTHAM, BH21 5QY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

206

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 49,600 /yr

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Employed

43%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10

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8/10

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1/10

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3/10

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5/10

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6/10

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1/10

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4/10

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1/10

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Area Character

BH21 5QY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH21 5QY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Gotham, 0.2km from Gotham in Dorset. Administratively it sits within Cranborne & Alderholt ward and the North Dorset constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BH21 5QY offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BH21 5QY are sourced from Output Area E00103313 (shared with 11 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 5QY. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

43%Active

FT: 22%

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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

BH21 5QY has low crime rates — 24 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 offences2

Anti-social behaviour1

Criminal damage and arson1

Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

Trinity Church of England First School

Outstanding132 pupils1.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Pokesdown19.0 km
Bournemouth19.1 km
Christchurch19.1 km