Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

BH21 7AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH21 7AF.

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

499

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 55,700 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH21 7AF 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

BH21 7AF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

BH21 7AF is a well-regarded residential area located 0.6km from Merry Field Hill in Wimborne Minster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Wimborne Minster ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.

Day-to-day life in BH21 7AF has the character of a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for BH21 7AF are sourced from Output Area E00183066 (shared with 56 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 7AF. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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school Local Schools

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St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill

Good598 pupils0.7 km
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Beaucroft Foundation School

Outstanding168 pupils0.7 km
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Wimborne First School and Nursery

Good312 pupils0.7 km
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Allenbourn Middle School

Outstanding582 pupils1.4 km
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St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne

Good153 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • MM Ingredients Ltd0.8 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative1.0 km
  • Co Op0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Horns Inn0.3 km
  • COLEHILL SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamworthy10.2 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)10.2 km
  • Branksome10.3 km