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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

BH212JZ

Foxcroft Drive

BH212GN

Billet Gardens

BH212QL

Highland Road

BH212GD

Angell Close

BH212UN

Saddle Close

BH212GB

Samways Close

BH212RN

Greenhill Lane

BH212SQ

Marianne Road

BH217AB

Colehill Lane

BH212DD

Leigh Road

BH212HY

Cutlers Place

BH212GE

Larch Wood Avenue

BH212RY

Smugglers Lane

BH212HA

Canford Bottom

BH212HB

Canford Bottom

BH212NQ

Heron Drive

BH212TA

Cannon Hill Gardens

BH212ED

Stapehill Crescent

BH212PF

Beaucroft Lane

BH212SF

Weston Road

BH212SN

Glynville Close

BH212RF

Greenhill Road

BH212HT

Sunnybank Way

BH212NP

Quarry Road

BH212JA

Hayes Lane

BH217BP

Wood View

BH212NB

Pilford Heath Road

BH212GX

Colehill & Wimborne Minster East

BH212NL

Mallard Road

BH212FU

Ainsley Road

BH212HE

Canford Bottom

BH212RS

Wimborne Road

BH212DG

Wimborne Road West

BH212FS

Constance Road

BH212SD

Middlehill Road

BH212PS

Leigh Lane

BH217AX

Lonnen Road

BH212QT

Giddy Lake

BH214HA

Dogdean

BH212BU

Leigh Road

BH212LX

Pilford Heath Road

BH212BN

Parmiter Road

BH211HL

Royston Drive

BH212LE

Martindale Avenue

BH212BY

Leigh Road

BH212QA

Vineries Close

BH212HW

Jessopp Road

BH212HU

Cutlers Place

BH212JN

Freemans Lane

BH212GT

Colehill & Wimborne Minster East

BH212GG

Moore Close

BH212EE

Canford Bottom

BH217BA

Four Wells Road

BH212RH

Greenhill Close

BH212EY

Middlehill Road

BH212ST

Fernway Close

BH212LB

Briar Way

BH212QN

Highland Road

BH212LJ

Hayeswood Road

BH212QR

Wimborne Road

BH212LG

Ashmeads Close

BH212QW

Beaucroft Road

BH212FX

Burden Close

BH211HJ

Melverley Gardens

BH212PP

Leigh Lane

BH212HL

Middlehill Road

BH212PB

Beaucroft Lane

BH212PZ

Colborne Avenue

BH212GR

Colehill & Wimborne Minster East

Data Sources

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