BH21 — WIMBORNE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in BH21

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BH21 is £488,712, which is 15% above the Dorset average of £425,376.

Properties in BH21 cost 70.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BH21 have fallen 2.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£579,397	845
Semi-detached	£391,999	426
Terraced	£347,242	329
Flat	£233,616	218
All types	£488,712	1935

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in BH21

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 10.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BH21 has a crime rate well 87% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

3.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

1.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

2.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in BH21

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BH21 has 28 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 12 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Sturminster Marshall First School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Rushcombe First School	Primary	Outstanding	mi
Cranborne Middle School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Canford School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Dumpton School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

39,945

Population

Median Age

64%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

64.0%

Private rent

23.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BH21 are 300.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

300.0 Mbps

Avg Download

54.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

72%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BH21 is collected by Bournemouth Council. The Band D rate is £2,134/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

BH21 — WIMBORNE

Area Summary

BH21 (WIMBORNE) offers above-average property prices (£488,712, 70% above national average), low crime (87% below national average), 28 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (300 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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BH20

WAREHAM

£435K

▼ 7.9% YoY

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FERNDOWN

£436K

▲ 1.0% YoY

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CHRISTCHURCH

£477K

▼ 10.4% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in BH21?

The average house price in BH21 (WIMBORNE) is £488,712, based on 1935 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 70% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 2.3% over the past year.

Is BH21 a safe area to live?

Crime in BH21 is significantly below the national average (10.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (3.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in BH21?

There are 28 schools in or near BH21. 46% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 12 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in BH21?

Council tax in BH21 is collected by Bournemouth Council. The Band D rate is £2,134 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in BH21?

The average broadband download speed in BH21 is 300 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 92% of premises, ultrafast to 72%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in BH21 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 64% of homes in BH21 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 39,945.