Postcode BH21 5NE is located in a rural hamlet, within the Cranborne & Alderholt ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 37.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley is £60,562 per year. The nearest station is Tisbury located about 11.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,771 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley is £60,562 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH21 5NE.
Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley near BH21 5NE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tisbury located about 11.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 in Cranborne & Alderholt area, with individual transactions ranging from £174,000 up to £1,020,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £533,750 |
| Flats | 2 | £197,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £346,000 |
| Terraced | 6 | £281,000 |
10 year median price trend in Cranborne & Alderholt
In the BH21 5NE postcode area, located within Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Wimborne St Giles Church of England First School and Nursery | Academy converter | Good |
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.