Postcode BH21 2BJ is located in an urban city, within the Colehill & Wimborne Minster East ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Wimborne Minster area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wimborne Minster is £50,001 per year. The nearest station is Parkstone (Dorset), about 5.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Wimborne Minster has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,165 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Wimborne Minster has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 47.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wimborne Minster is £50,001 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH21 2BJ.
Wimborne Minster near BH21 2BJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Parkstone (Dorset) located about 5.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £442,500 (about £427 per square foot) in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £1,600,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 73 | £520,000 | £426 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £383,000 | £466 |
| Terraced | 10 | £315,000 | £396 |
| Flats | 6 | £217,500 | £231 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £455,000 | £206,000 | £270,000 | £258,000 |
| 2017 | £440,000 | £222,500 | £288,500 | £278,500 |
| 2018 | £425,000 | £175,250 | £305,000 | £277,500 |
| 2019 | £451,500 | £285,000 | £315,000 | £282,500 |
| 2020 | £490,000 | £225,000 | £340,000 | £280,250 |
| 2021 | £490,000 | £233,750 | £325,000 | £305,000 |
| 2022 | £550,000 | £268,500 | £375,000 | £345,000 |
| 2023 | £525,000 | £231,500 | £387,000 | £326,500 |
| 2024 | £535,000 | £153,000 | £380,000 | £320,000 |
| 2025 | £510,000 | £220,000 | £386,200 | £320,000 |
| 2026 | £573,000 | £209,750 | £355,000 | £310,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £325 | £233 | £303 | £313 |
| 2017 | £350 | £292 | £308 | £278 |
| 2018 | £373 | £269 | £361 | £336 |
| 2019 | £351 | £275 | £358 | £323 |
| 2020 | £356 | £309 | £368 | £338 |
| 2021 | £385 | £325 | £448 | £353 |
| 2022 | £425 | £319 | £474 | £428 |
| 2023 | £444 | £377 | £441 | £410 |
| 2024 | £447 | £165 | £440 | £353 |
| 2025 | £431 | £255 | £441 | £409 |
| 2026 | £419 | £186 | £470 | £416 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH21 2BJ.
In the BH21 2BJ postcode area, located within Wimborne Minster, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH21 2BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | M&S Simply Food | 102-104 Leigh Road, Wimborne Minster, BH21 2AE | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
Annual council tax rates for Dorset district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BH21 2BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andrew Todd
Colehill & Wimborne Minster East - Elected 2 May 2024
Jindy Atwal
Colehill & Wimborne Minster East - Elected 2 May 2024
Vikki Slade
Mid Dorset and North Poole - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BH21 2BJ records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around BH21 2BJ in Wimborne Minster is £442,500 (about £427 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to BH21 2BJ, including St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne (Good), Merley First School (Good) and Beaucroft Foundation School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BH21 2BJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,165 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Mid Dorset and North Poole covering BH21 2BJ is Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Andrew Todd (Liberal Democrats) and Jindy Atwal (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.