Postcode BH21 6QP is located in a rural hamlet, within the West Moors & Three Legged Cross ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Sturminster Marshall & Crichel area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.9 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 Bournemouth located about 8.5 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 18,231 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
Sturminster Marshall & Crichel has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.4% 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 6QP.
Sturminster Marshall & Crichel near BH21 6QP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bournemouth located about 8.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in West Moors & Three Legged Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £980,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 94 | £438,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £146,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £350,000 |
| Terraced | 12 | £345,500 |
10 year median price trend in West Moors & Three Legged Cross
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH21 6QP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Central | Verwood Road, Three Legged Cross, BH21 6RJ | Walking directions to Central |
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.