Postcode BH21 2BU 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 moderate crime levels, with around 61.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wimborne Minster is £50,001 per year. The nearest station is Parkstone (Dorset) located about 5.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Bytheway Field.
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 a moderate crime rate, with approximately 61.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.0% 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 2BU.
Wimborne Minster near BH21 2BU 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 5.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bytheway Field | Large | Walking directions to Bytheway Field |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £404,000 in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £1,500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 60 | £500,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £137,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £360,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £325,000 |
10 year median price trend in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East
In the BH21 2BU postcode area, located within Wimborne Minster, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH21 2BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.