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Wimborne Minster

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About

Wimborne Minster is a historic market town located in Dorset, England. The ward includes the town centre, known for its medieval Minster Church and Georgian architecture. The area features a mix of residential, commercial, and green spaces, with the River Stour running nearby. Local amenities include independent shops, cafes, and a monthly farmers' market.

The ward is home to several schools and community facilities, such as the Tivoli Theatre and the Priest’s House Museum. Wimborne Minster retains a strong sense of heritage, with events like the Folk Festival attracting visitors. The surrounding countryside offers walking routes, including paths along the Stour Valley Way. Public transport links connect the ward to nearby towns like Poole and Bournemouth.

Area overview

On average Wimborne Minster has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.9% 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 £45,064 per year. There are 3 schools in Wimborne Minster: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
16.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 175 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 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
Detached39£510,000
Flats47£240,000
Semi-Detached37£405,000
Terraced52£360,000

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

BH211NS

Allenview Road

BH211NT

Milton Road

BH211NY

Milton Road

BH212EP

Leigh Gardens

BH212EW

Greenclose Lane

BH217YD

East Street

BH219HL

East Street

BH211QG

Poole Road

BH211DL

Lacy Close

BH211HN

Wimborne Minster

BH211LD

Crown Mead

BH211PW

Allen Court

BH211WL

Wimborne Minster

BH211WU

Wimborne Minster

BH211YE

Victoria Place

BH212AY

Barnes Crescent

BH212ZA

East Street

BH214EN

Netherwood Place

BH214EW

Cowslip Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.