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Wimborne Minster

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About

Wimborne Minster ward centres on the historic market town of the same name, situated at the confluence of the Rivers Stour and Allen. The area is defined by its significant ecclesiastical heritage, dominated by the Minster Church, a notable example of Norman and Gothic architecture that has shaped the town's layout for centuries. The street pattern retains a medieval character, with narrow lanes leading to a central square that hosts a regular market.

The ward includes residential neighbourhoods extending from the compact town centre, blending older properties with more recent developments. A specific feature is the town's functioning model village, a detailed 1/10th scale recreation of the local area. Surrounding landscapes consist of water meadows and watercress beds along the river valleys, with the land gradually rising to the north towards the Cranborne Chase area of chalk downland.

Area overview

On average Wimborne Minster has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.7% 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 £51,941 per year. There are 3 schools in Wimborne Minster: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wimborne Minster is home to around 8,097 people, with a population density of about 2,621.6 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
16.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wimborne Minster Population
8,097
Population density
2,621.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.62(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.39(+97%)
Shoplifting
17.78(+169%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.14(+41%)
Public order
5.06(-23%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,603
93.85%
Other White
182
2.25%
White and Asian (mixed)
41
0.51%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
38
0.47%
Irish
37
0.46%
Total population: 8,101

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,383
35.31%
Level 3 (A level)
1,107
16.4%
No qualifications
1,021
15.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,009
14.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
643
9.53%
Total 16+ residents: 6,749

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,423
36.49%
Owns with a mortgage
834
21.38%
Other social rented
777
19.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
608
15.59%
Other forms of private rent
125
3.21%
Total households: 3,900

Property prices in Wimborne Minster

Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Wimborne Minster area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 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
Detached30£517,500
Flats40£190,000
Semi-Detached34£400,000
Terraced44£327,500

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

BH211BH

Ethelbert Road

BH211EJ

Old Road

BH211NN

Wimborne Road

BH211BE

St Catherines

BH214FN

Buttercup Close

BH212AS

Hardy Crescent

BH211ND

Blind Lane

BH211LN

Hanham Road

BH211GP

Crown Mead Mews

BH211PW

Allen Court

BH211DD

St Johns Hill

BH211EQ

Julians Road

BH212AT

Churchill Road

BH214EW

Cowslip Road

BH211PT

West Borough

BH211GZ

Alder Mews

BH212ET

Leigh Gardens

BH211PZ

Poole Road

BH211AU

Allenview Road

BH211AB

Leigh Road

BH212AF

Leigh Road

BH211AE

Leigh Road

BH212FN

Brook Road

BH219EZ

East Street

BH211DS

East Street

BH219BA

East Street

BH211AT

Allenview Road

BH212EP

Leigh Gardens

BH212AW

Cromwell Road

BH211GJ

Osborne Mews

BH211RQ

Station Road

BH211EP

Three Lions Close

BH219GR

East Street

BH211BA

Minster View

BH211BJ

Crescent Road

BH211PU

East Borough

BH211EU

Redcotts

BH214FS

Azalea Gardens

BH211AN

Rowlands Hill

BH211PB

Priors Walk

BH212AZ

Barnes Crescent

BH211AY

Lacy Drive

BH211ER

Victoria Road

BH211GN

Rodway

BH211EG

Julians Road

BH211JP

West Street

BH214GE

Acres Close

BH212AG

Leigh Road

BH211EB

King Street

BH212FB

Tarrant Close

BH213WD

East Street

BH211LA

West Row

BH211YF

Victoria Place

BH211AD

Rodway

BH211NH

West Borough

BH211HH

Crown Mead

BH211LP

Crown Court

BH211QA

Poole Road

BH211YG

Victoria Place

BH211BQ

Allen Road

BH211ET

Redcotts Road

BH212FH

Fletcher Way

BH211WL

Athelstan Way

BH211JH

Church Street

BH214FE

Sorrel Lane

BH211PP

Chapel Lane

BH211LE

Lewens Lane

BH219JU

East Street

BH211DN

River Close

BH211DY

King Street

BH211DQ

Venator Place

BH211YA

Cuthbury Gardens

BH214FD

Evans Close

BH211HZ

Greenhays Rise

BH212TR

Charles Keightley Court

BH211DL

Lacy Close

BH214EZ

Primrose Close

BH211WT

Goodwinson Court

BH217ZT

East Street

BH214FX

Wheatsheaf Road

BH211UP

Allenview Road

BH211PF

East Borough

BH212AR

Hardy Crescent

BH217YD

East Street

BH211HU

High Street

BH211FF

East Street

BH212AY

Barnes Crescent

BH211HN

Eastbrook Row

BH211GS

Cuthburga Road

BH217ZN

East Street

BH211JY

Redcotts Lane

BH211DG

Lacy Drive

BH211QD

Station Terrace

BH219AR

East Street

BH211DH

Badbury View

BH219LS

Wimborne Minster

BH212FR

Brook Road

BH211YB

Cuthbury Gardens

BH211AJ

Leigh Road

BH214FG

Buckthorn Lane

Data Sources

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