Postcode BH21 4BS is located in a rural village, within the Stour & Allen Vale ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Sturminster Marshall & Crichel area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 38.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Sturminster Marshall & Crichel is £62,580 per year. The nearest station is Hamworthy located about 5.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Sturminster Marshall & Crichel has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,201 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Sturminster Marshall & Crichel has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Sturminster Marshall & Crichel is £62,580 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH21 4BS.
Sturminster Marshall & Crichel near BH21 4BS has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hamworthy located about 5.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £533,125 in Stour & Allen Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £300,000 up to £1,150,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £599,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £300,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £500,000 |
| Terraced | 5 | £405,000 |
10 year median price trend in Stour & Allen Vale
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: 16/01/2026.