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Wimborne Minster

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About

Wimborne Minster centres on its historic church, a former minster with a distinctive crown-topped tower. The layout of the town is shaped by this landmark and the confluence of the River Stour and Allen. Streets like the High Street and the Square form the commercial core, with independent shops and traditional buildings.

The area includes residential neighbourhoods extending from the town centre, alongside areas of water meadows along the riverbanks. The Priest's House Museum, a 16th-century building, and the town's working mechanical clock within the Minster are notable local features.

Area overview

On average Wimborne Minster has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wimborne Minster is £50,001 per year. There are 2 schools in Wimborne Minster: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wimborne Minster is home to around 7,987 people, with a population density of about 2,188.9 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wimborne Minster Population
7,987
Population density
2,188.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.19(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.92(+87%)
Shoplifting
18.03(+173%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.51(+31%)
Public order
4.38(-33%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,501
93.92%
Other White
177
2.22%
White and Asian (mixed)
42
0.53%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
39
0.49%
Irish
37
0.46%
Total population: 7,987

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,322
34.84%
Level 3 (A level)
1,087
16.31%
No qualifications
1,036
15.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,001
15.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
639
9.59%
Total 16+ residents: 6,665

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,434
36.95%
Owns with a mortgage
818
21.08%
Other social rented
771
19.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
602
15.51%
Other forms of private rent
113
2.91%
Total households: 3,881

Property prices in Wimborne Minster

Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Wimborne Minster area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £990,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wimborne Minster 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 Wimborne Minster over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£510,000
Semi-Detached42£358,500
Terraced44£325,000
Flats41£185,000

10 years median price trend in Wimborne Minster

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

All postcodes in Wimborne Minster

BH211WJ

East Street

BH211JZ

Redcotts Lane

BH212DA

Leigh Road

BH212ET

Leigh Gardens

BH211NF

West Borough

BH212FE

Griffin Close

BH211ZJ

East Street

BH211QD

Station Terrace

BH211HF

Lewis Way

BH211AU

Allenview Road

BH211JG

High Street

BH211BE

St Catherines

BH211DZ

King Street

BH211GP

Crown Mead Mews

BH211DB

Harleston Villas

BH211AY

Lacy Drive

BH211DX

East Street

BH211ER

Victoria Road

BH211AA

East Street

BH212GP

Colehill & Wimborne Minster East

BH211EX

Cemetery Road

BH211HU

High Street

BH211LL

Yew Tree Close

BH212FW

Brook Road

Data Sources

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