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Colehill & Wimborne Minster East

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About

Colehill & Wimborne Minster East is a predominantly residential ward situated on the eastern edge of the historic market town of Wimborne Minster. The area encompasses suburban neighbourhoods, local shopping parades, and several schools, blending into the surrounding Dorset countryside. It is characterised by a mix of housing types, from post-war developments to more modern estates, serving as a commuter base for the wider Poole and Bournemouth region.

The ward's landscape gently rises towards the village of Colehill, offering views over the town's notable landmark, the twin-towered Minster Church. A network of footpaths connects residential areas to local green spaces and the town centre. The River Allen flows through the eastern part of the ward, with water meadows providing a natural boundary and a distinct, tranquil setting within the urban fringe.

Area overview

On average Colehill & Wimborne Minster East has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East is £64,188 per year. There are 5 schools in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Colehill & Wimborne Minster East is home to around 8,676 people, with a population density of about 831.1 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Colehill & Wimborne Minster East Population
8,676
Population density
831.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.24(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.1(+21%)
Shoplifting
8.18(+24%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.34(-2%)
Public order
4.96(-24%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,266
95.27%
Other White
149
1.72%
Irish
68
0.78%
White and Asian (mixed)
50
0.58%
Indian
21
0.24%
Total population: 8,676

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,746
38.3%
Level 3 (A level)
1,313
18.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,059
14.77%
No qualifications
861
12.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
593
8.27%
Total 16+ residents: 7,169

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,790
48.97%
Owns with a mortgage
1,293
35.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
256
7%
Other social rented
202
5.53%
Other forms of private rent
49
1.34%
Total households: 3,655

Property prices in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £412,500 in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £1,575,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Colehill & Wimborne Minster East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached68£500,000
Flats5£220,000
Semi-Detached51£360,000
Terraced16£319,000

10 years median price trend in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East.

All postcodes in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East

BH212JW

Freemans Close

BH214HN

Furzehill

BH212JJ

Hayes Close

BH212JX

Foxcroft Drive

BH211BY

Birchdale Road

BH212LA

Foxcroft Drive

BH212JY

Foxcroft Drive

BH212UU

Bridle Way

BH212HP

Sunnybank Road

BH217AG

Long Lane

BH212LZ

Pilford Heath Road

BH217AW

Colehill Lane

BH212RU

Kyrchil Way

BH212GL

Saxondale Gardens

BH211DE

Cranfield Avenue

BH212JD

Hayes Lane

BH212NW

Hawk Close

BH212TX

Suffolk Close

BH212JS

Dales Drive

BH212UD

Bridle Way

BH212HQ

Middlehill Road

BH212UP

Bridle Way

BH212HN

Cutlers Place

BH212SG

Haslop Road

BH212SB

Middlehill Road

BH214HG

Myrtle Cottages

BH212NZ

Ashmeads Way

BH212LN

Churchmoor Road

BH212QH

Rowlands Hill

BH212RL

Cobbs Road

BH212PU

The Vineries

BH212NG

Sandy Close

BH214HP

Grange

BH212QU

Giddy Lake

BH212NS

Quarry Drive

BH217AU

Lonnen Road

BH212NF

Sandy Lane

BH212PG

Wesley Road

BH212TY

Colt Close

BH212SJ

Glynville Close

BH212BX

Leigh Road

BH212LD

Hounds Way

BH212HX

Cutlers Place

BH211TH

Cranfield Avenue

BH212JB

Hayes Lane

BH212FT

Ainsley Road

BH217AY

Lonnen Road

BH212LF

Martindale Avenue

BH212PJ

Northleigh Lane

BH214HE

Furzehill

BH212DT

Wimborne Road West

BH212BJ

Brook Road

BH212JT

Dales Drive

BH217AQ

Long Lane

BH217AN

Colehill Lane

BH212UL

Horseshoe Close

BH211BZ

Cranfield Avenue

BH212QQ

Rowlands Hill

BH212UW

Canford View Drive

BH212PY

The Vineries

BH217AP

Colehill Lane

BH211HW

Marlborough Place

BH212GS

Telegram Avenue

BH212LH

Olivers Way

BH212JR

Lawns Close

BH212JP

Lawns Road

BH212RE

Boundary Drive

BH212RP

Wimborne Road

BH212EU

The Acorns

BH212SZ

Sunnybank Drive

BH212US

Bridle Way

BH212LT

Brackenhill Road

BH217BW

Lonnen Wood Close

BH212BL

Brookside Road

BH212LP

Heath Close

BH212RQ

Greenhill Close

BH212UA

Farriers Close

BH211TJ

Oakdene Close

BH212PX

The Vineries

BH212PQ

Whiteways

BH212QB

Wesley Road

BH212SA

Middlehill Road

BH214HW

Cranborne Road

BH212LL

Hayeswood Road

BH212PT

Fairfield Close

BH212FY

Cole Street

BH212DU

Wimborne Road West

BH212JE

Hayes Lane

BH212JF

Hayes Lane

BH214HH

Laurel Bank Cottages

BH212NA

Pilford Heath Road

BH212SW

Paget Close

BH212BZ

Leigh Road

BH212JL

Hayes Close

BH212LU

Pilford Heath Road

BH212LY

Pilford Heath Road

BH212PL

Northleigh Lane

BH212HG

Middlehill Road

BH214HD

Furzehill Cottages

BH212QS

Richmond Villas

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.