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BH21

WIMBORNE

Dorset, South West, England

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BH21 covers WIMBORNE in Dorset, South West.

Avg price £488,712
1yr change ▼ 2.3%
Crime 88% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£488,712

▼ 2.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

70% above national avg

Crime Rate

10.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

87% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

28 schools

Broadband Speed

300 Mbps

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.

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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

£457K £477K £498K £518K £538K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

12

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

39,945

Population

44

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.

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300.0 Mbps

Avg Download

54.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

72%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about BH21 WIMBORNE

What is the average house price in BH21 WIMBORNE?
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 WIMBORNE 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 is the population of BH21 WIMBORNE?
The population of BH21 (WIMBORNE) is approximately 39,945 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 44 years. 64% of homes are owner-occupied, 23% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in BH21 WIMBORNE?
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.

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