Postcode BH21 7HR is located in a rural hamlet, 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 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 Hamworthy located about 9.0 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 4.1% 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 7HR.
Sturminster Marshall & Crichel near BH21 7HR 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 9 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.