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BH21 2ER

Leigh Gardens

Wimborne Minster

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Detailed insights for BH21 2ER

Overview

Postcode BH21 2ER is located in an urban city, within the Wimborne Minster 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 5.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
41%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

Wimborne Minster has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

41%

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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Wimborne Minster is £50,001 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH21 2ER.

Flood risk

Low

Wimborne Minster near BH21 2ER has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Parkstone (Dorset) located about 5.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
280
Population density
2,924 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.2(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.17(+122%)
Shoplifting
17.03(+158%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.96(+38%)
Public order
4.48(-31%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
260
92.86%
Other White
6
2.14%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
4
1.43%
Bangladeshi
3
1.07%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.71%
Total population: 280

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
58
27.36%
Level 3 (A level)
42
19.81%
No qualifications
40
18.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
17.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
11.32%
Total 16+ residents: 212

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
43
35.25%
Owns outright
27
22.13%
Owns with a mortgage
27
22.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
12.3%
Social rents from council
7
5.74%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Wimborne Minster

Median price£352,000
Price per sq ft£409
Sales (last 12 months)138
Typical range (middle 50%)£273K – £424K

Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £352,000 (about £409 per square foot) in Wimborne Minster area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £990,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wimborne Minster over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£513,500£473
Semi-Detached38£380,000£458
Terraced38£327,500£395
Flats36£182,000£302

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wimborne Minster

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wimborne Minster.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£416,000£180,000£303,500£300,000
2017£435,000£179,000£325,000£270,500
2018£477,250£185,000£322,500£290,000
2019£420,000£185,000£323,750£290,000
2020£510,000£197,000£389,995£300,000
2021£479,498£235,000£360,000£316,250
2022£530,000£215,000£415,000£350,000
2023£545,000£200,000£400,000£328,000
2024£514,000£236,250£394,000£346,481
2025£519,750£204,750£395,000£327,500
2026£550,000£172,000£380,000£309,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wimborne Minster.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wimborne Minster.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£362£295£358£290
2017£380£292£314£318
2018£383£327£323£347
2019£375£315£392£330
2020£374£335£347£340
2021£406£331£390£383
2022£432£334£419£458
2023£460£340£402£430
2024£484£363£435£417
2025£458£338£458£396
2026£469£326£452£441
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wimborne Minster.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wimborne Minster in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH21 2ER.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH21 2ER
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Jul 202515, Leigh Gardens, Wimborne, BH21 2EPTerracedFreehold£265,000
07 Nov 202522, Leigh Gardens, Wimborne, BH21 2EWTerracedFreehold£270,000
27 Mar 20264, Rugby Way, Wimborne, BH21 2GJTerracedFreehold£285,000
13 May 202548, Grenville Road, Wimborne, BH21 2BBTerracedFreehold£330,000
25 Mar 20263, Days Court, Wimborne, BH21 2BATerracedFreehold£280,000

Schools

In the BH21 2ER postcode area, located within Wimborne Minster, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BH21 2ER
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt John's Church of England First School, WimborneAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miNot applicableBeaucroft Foundation SchoolFoundation special school

Good

0.7 miMiddle deemed secondaryAllenbourn Middle SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH21 2ER

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH21 2ER
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miM&S Simply Food102-104 Leigh Road, Wimborne Minster, BH21 2AEWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.5 miWaitroseRowlands Hill, Wimborne Minster, BH21 1ANWalking directions to Waitrose

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dorset district (2025-26).

Band A£1,754
Band B£2,046
Band C£2,338
Band D£2,630
Band E£3,215
Band F£3,799
Band G£4,384
Band H£5,261

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BH21 2ER, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Morgan

Wimborne Minster - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Shane Bartlett

Wimborne Minster - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Vikki Slade

Mid Dorset and North Poole - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictDorsetE06000059
Parliamentary ConstituencyMid Dorset and North PooleE14001363
WardWimborne MinsterE05012730
ParishWimborne MinsterE04013393
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wimborne MinsterE02004252
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dorset 021BE01020427
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1985-04-01

Frequently asked questions about BH21 2ER

Is BH21 2ER (Wimborne Minster) safe?

The area around BH21 2ER 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.

What is the average house price near BH21 2ER?

The median sale price around BH21 2ER in Wimborne Minster is £352,000 (about £409 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH21 2ER?

There are 6 schools close to BH21 2ER, including St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne (Good), Beaucroft Foundation School (Good) and Allenbourn Middle School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BH21 2ER?

BH21 2ER 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).

Who represents BH21 2ER (Wimborne Minster) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mid Dorset and North Poole covering BH21 2ER is Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: David Morgan (Liberal Democrats) and Shane Bartlett (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

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.