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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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 44 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
44
Deprivation level
2/10
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
23.17(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.6(+10%)
Shoplifting
7.95(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.53(-15%)
Public order
4.84(-27%)
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 116 recent sales, the median property price is £404,000 in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £1,500,000.

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
Detached60£500,000
Flats6£137,500
Semi-Detached37£360,000
Terraced13£325,000

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

BH217AU

Lonnen Road

BH212HS

Middlehill Drive

BH212JB

Hayes Lane

BH212LS

Cannon Hill Road

BH212RG

Boundary Drive

BH212UL

Horseshoe Close

BH217AE

Deans Grove

BH212DR

Summerfield Close

BH212NE

Sandy Lane

BH212NH

Swallow Way

BH214HD

Furzehill Cottages

BH214HH

Laurel Bank Cottages

BH212BH

Brook Road

BH212DB

Leigh Road

BH212JT

Dales Drive

BH212LN

Churchmoor Road

BH212NR

Quarry Close

BH212PW

Leigh Lane

BH217AH

Colehill Lane

BH212QD

Wesley Road

BH217AT

Lonnen Road

BH211BP

Pine Tree Close

BH212SD

Middlehill Road

BH212SH

Glynville Road

BH212UJ

Bridle Way

BH212BS

Parmiter Way

BH212JF

Hayes Lane

BH212JL

Hayes Close

BH212US

Bridle Way

BH211TL

Poplar Close

BH214HL

Furzehill

BH214HR

Grange

BH212RF

Greenhill Road

BH212UQ

Stirrup Close

BH217AQ

Long Lane

BH211HJ

Melverley Gardens

BH212DW

Wimborne Road West

BH212LX

Pilford Heath Road

BH212QU

Giddy Lake

BH212RX

Smugglers Lane

BH212SQ

Marianne Road

BH217AJ

Merrifield

BH212GD

Angell Close

BH212PU

The Vineries

BH212QR

Wimborne Road

BH212RN

Greenhill Lane

BH212RR

Wimborne Road

BH214HW

Cranborne Road

BH212BN

Parmiter Road

BH212JR

Lawns Close

BH212PN

Northleigh Lane

BH212QW

Beaucroft Road

BH212PE

Beaucroft Lane

BH212PP

Leigh Lane

BH212QA

Vineries Close

BH217AD

Burts Hill

BH217AB

Colehill Lane

BH212DE

Leigh Common

BH212GQ

Colehill & Wimborne Minster East

BH212JX

Foxcroft Drive

BH212LE

Martindale Avenue

BH212PR

Leigh Lane

BH212QT

Giddy Lake

BH212SA

Middlehill Road

BH212SS

Wimborne Road

BH212UB

Bridle Way

BH212FX

Burden Close

BH212GH

King Gardens

BH212RE

Boundary Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.