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Wimborne Minster

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About

Wimborne Minster is a historic market town in Dorset, known for its 12th-century minster church, which dominates the skyline. The town sits at the confluence of the Rivers Stour and Allen, with green spaces like the Town Mead providing open areas for walking and leisure. The High Street features a mix of independent shops, cafes, and traditional pubs, alongside Georgian and Victorian architecture.

The area has strong ties to local history, including the Wimborne Model Town, a 1/10 scale replica of the town as it appeared in the 1950s. Nearby, Badbury Rings, an Iron Age hill fort, offers walks with views over the surrounding countryside. Wimborne Minster also hosts regular markets and events, reflecting its long-standing role as a community hub in East Dorset.

Area overview

On average Wimborne Minster has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Wimborne Minster is £44,000 per year. There are 2 schools in Wimborne Minster: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 181 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 in Wimborne Minster area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £1,500,000.

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
Detached40£502,500
Flats50£229,750
Semi-Detached41£370,000
Terraced50£355,000

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

BH212BN

Parmiter Road

BH212EP

Leigh Gardens

BH212EW

Greenclose Lane

BH217YD

East Street

BH219HL

East Street

BH211QG

Poole Road

BH212FX

Burden Close

BH211DL

Lacy Close

BH211HN

Wimborne Minster

BH211LD

Crown Mead

BH211PW

Allen Court

BH211WL

Wimborne Minster

BH211WU

Wimborne Minster

BH211YE

Victoria Place

BH212AY

Barnes Crescent

BH212GH

Wimborne Minster

BH212GQ

Wimborne Minster

BH212ZA

East Street

BH214EN

Netherwood Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.