Living in BH21, Dorset
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BH21 in Dorset. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Dorset: £325,410, up 1.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South West average is £304,562.
What actually sold around BH21
66 recorded home sales on the streets around central BH21 in the last 2 years, with a median of £490,000 and a range from £175,500 to £1,600,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 LACY DRIVE, BH21 1DG | detached | £490,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| MEADOWSIDE, 2 SMUGGLERS LANE, BH21 4HB | detached | £865,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 1 BURNT ASH COTTAGES, BH21 4HF | semi-detached | £355,000 | 2026-05-21 |
| 8 KYRCHIL LANE, BH21 2RT | detached | £1,600,000 | 2026-04-13 |
| 2 GREENHILL CLOSE, BH21 2RQ | semi-detached | £510,000 | 2026-04-02 |
| 57 WIMBORNE ROAD, BH21 2RR | detached | £630,000 | 2026-04-01 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
15 schools within 3 miles , of which 88% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Colehill First School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Wimborne First School and Nursery | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Hayeswood First School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Pamphill Church of England First School | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi |
| Merley First School | Primary | Good | 1.8 mi |
7 state primary and 3 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Canford School, Dumpton School.
All 2 fee-paying schools near BH21, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 29.4% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 20.5% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.1% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 9.9% |
| Skilled trades | 7.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
41 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BH21 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Dorset's figures.
Common questions about BH21
What is the average house price in BH21?
The average sold price in Dorset is £325,410 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in BH21?
Prices in Dorset are up 1.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in BH21?
The median of 66 recorded sales around central BH21 in the last 2 years is £490,000, ranging from £175,500 to £1,600,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BH21?
15 schools sit within 3 miles of central BH21, and 88% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BH21?
41 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BH21 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is BH21 at risk of flooding?
Central BH21 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is BH21 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 88% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £490,000; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 41 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BH21 safe?
41 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BH21 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? BH21 or BH22, BH21 or BH18, BH21 or BH11.
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