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BH21 2FG

Howarth Road

Wimborne Minster

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Detailed insights for BH21 2FG

Overview

Postcode BH21 2FG 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% 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 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
19.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Wimborne Minster has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,940 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Wimborne Minster has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.8%

Approximately 19.8% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 53 ft away from BH21 2FG.

Flood risk

Low

Wimborne Minster near BH21 2FG 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
424
Population density
7,252.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.75(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.78(+46%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.46(-31%)
Other theft
3.47(-38%)
Public order
3.47(-47%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
382
89.88%
Other White
16
3.76%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
2.59%
Other Asian
5
1.18%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
0.94%
Total population: 425

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
110
36.79%
Level 3 (A level)
65
21.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
56
18.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
10.37%
No qualifications
25
8.36%
Total 16+ residents: 299

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
58
35.8%
Shared ownership
30
18.52%
Other social rented
27
16.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
12.35%
Owns outright
18
11.11%
Total households: 162

Property prices in Wimborne Minster

Median price£358,475
Price per sq ft£408
Sales (last 12 months)136
Typical range (middle 50%)£254K – £453K

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £358,475 (about £408 per square foot) in Wimborne Minster area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,999,000.

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
Detached30£522,500£458
Semi-Detached31£415,000£447
Terraced38£316,250£402
Flats37£200,000£303

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£175,000£315,000£301,000
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£522,500£210,000£395,000£325,000
2026£520,000£182,500£397,500£298,750
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£366£295£360£304
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£470£344£459£399
2026£433£287£444£431
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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH21 2FG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH21 2FG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Oct 202564, Bankes Road, Wimborne, BH21 2FATerracedLeasehold£136,500
21 Aug 202523, Churchill Road, Wimborne, BH21 2ATSemi-DetachedFreehold£360,000
17 Oct 202559, Pottle Walk, Wimborne, BH21 2FDTerracedFreehold£462,500
02 Dec 20257, Griffin Close, Wimborne, BH21 2FEFlatsLeasehold£215,000
06 May 202541, Barnes Crescent, Wimborne, BH21 2AYTerracedFreehold£380,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BH21 2FG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryMerley First SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt John's Church of England First School, WimborneAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miNot applicableCanford SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BH21 2FG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH21 2FG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miM&S Simply Food102-104 Leigh Road, Wimborne Minster, BH21 2AEWalking directions to M&S Simply Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dorset district.

Band A£1,843
Band B£2,151
Band C£2,458
Band D£2,765
Band E£3,379
Band F£3,994
Band G£4,608
Band H£5,530

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 2FG, 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 021DE01020429
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced2014-10-01

Frequently asked questions about BH21 2FG

Is BH21 2FG (Wimborne Minster) safe?

The area around BH21 2FG records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 2FG?

The median sale price around BH21 2FG in Wimborne Minster is £358,475 (about £408 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH21 2FG?

There are 5 schools close to BH21 2FG, including Merley First School (Good), St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne (Good) and Canford School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BH21 2FG?

BH21 2FG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,940 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Mid Dorset and North Poole covering BH21 2FG 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).