Postcode BH21 7JS 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 27.4 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 Branksome located about 9.0 miles away.
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 27.4 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 7JS.
Sturminster Marshall & Crichel near BH21 7JS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Branksome located about 9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £490,000 in Stour & Allen Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £218,000 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 | 20 | £639,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £259,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £500,000 |
| Terraced | 7 | £405,000 |
10 year median price trend in Stour & Allen Vale
In the BH21 7JS 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.
Elected local representatives for BH21 7JS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Will Chakawhata
Stour & Allen Vale - Elected 2 May 2024
Vikki Slade
Mid Dorset and North Poole - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.