Postcode BH21 5ER is located in a rural village, within the Cranborne Chase ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Sturminster Marshall & Crichel area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 37.5 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 10.9 miles away.
Sturminster Marshall & Crichel has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,987 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Sturminster Marshall & Crichel has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.0% 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 5ER.
Sturminster Marshall & Crichel near BH21 5ER has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hamworthy located about 10.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £510,000 in Cranborne Chase area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £1,475,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £667,500 |
| Flats | 1 | £200,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £366,750 |
10 year median price trend in Cranborne Chase
In the BH21 5ER postcode area, located within Sturminster Marshall & Crichel, there are no schools in close proximity.
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.