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Crescent Road is in Wimborne and in East Dorset district. BH21 1BJ is located in the Wimborne Minster electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Dorset and North Poole. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Crescent Road, Wimborne, BH21 1BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BH21 1BE, BH21 1GH, BH21 1LS, BH21 1AQ, BH21 1BN, BH21 1BW, BH21 1BG, BH21 1QB, BH21 1GN.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH21 1BJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female57.5%53.9%-3.6% 51.0% 2.9%
Male42.5%46.1%3.6% 49.0% -2.9%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single32.7%28.9%-3.8% 37.9% -9.0%
Married: Opposite sex37.6%42.6%5.0% 44.2% -1.6%
Separated3%1.5%-1.5% 2.2% -0.7%
Divorced21.8%13.2%-8.6% 9.1% 4.1%
Widowed4.8%13.7%8.9% 6.1% 7.6%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health47.2%47.8%0.6% 48.4% -0.6%
Good health39.2%32.5%-6.7% 33.6% -1.1%
Fair health9.9%16.2%6.3% 12.7% 3.5%
Bad health3.3%2.6%-0.7% 4.0% -1.4%
Very bad health0.5%0.9%0.4% 1.2% -0.3%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications20%11.6%-8.4% 18.2% -6.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 12.1%7.1%-5.0% 9.6% -2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels17%16.2%-0.8% 13.4% 2.8%
Apprenticeship5.5%5.1%-0.4% 5.3% -0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.1%18.7%6.6% 16.9% 1.8%
Degree or Similar32.1%38.4%6.3% 33.8% 4.6%
Other1.2%3%1.8% 2.8% 0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%1.7%1.7% 1.1% 0.6%
Chinese0%0.4%0.4% 0.7% -0.3%
Indian0.5%0%-0.5% 3.1% -3.1%
Other Asian0.5%1.3%0.8% 1.6% -0.3%
Mixed White and Asian1.9%0%-1.9% 0.8% -0.8%
Mixed White and African0%1.3%1.3% 0.4% 0.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.5%1.3%0.8% 0.9% 0.4%
Mixed Other0.5%0.4%-0.1% 0.8% -0.4%
White96.2%93.4%-2.8% 81.4% 12.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom97.2%93.5%-3.7% 83.2% 10.3%
European Union0.9%1.7%0.8% 6.1% -4.4%
Rest of Europe0%1.3%1.3% 0.8% 0.5%
Africa0.5%1.7%1.2% 2.7% -1.0%
Middle East and Asia0.9%1.3%0.4% 5.6% -4.3%
Oceania0.5%0.4%-0.1% 0.3% 0.1%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK97.2%93.9%-3.3% 83.2% 10.7%
10+ Years0%5.2%5.2% 9.8% -4.6%
5-10 Years0%0.4%0.4% 2.9% -2.5%
2-5 Years0.5%0.4%-0.1% 2.2% -1.8%
Less than 2 years2.4%0%-2.4% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom81.1% 76.7% 4.4%
Spain0.4% 0.4% 0.0%
South and Eastern Africa0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
No passport held18% 13.5% 4.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion42.5% 37.2% 5.3%
Christian46.5% 46.2% 0.3%
Muslim2.6% 6.5% -3.9%
Not answered8.3% 6.0% 2.3%

Safety

Is Crescent Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crescent Road was 8.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.0% lower than the Colehill & Wimborne Minster East average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Crescent Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East and the 77th lowest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.6%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,000
Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in BH21 1BJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Crescent Road are based on 41 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for East Dorset.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Crescent Road, Wimborne, BH21 1BJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH21 1BJ

Average Price
£318,146
Semi-Detached
£335,579
Terraced
£321,812
Detached
£459,499
Flats/Maisonettes
£205,994
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Crescent Road

Average Price
£328,777
Semi-Detached
£339,310
Terraced
£344,274
Detached
£456,140
Flats/Maisonettes
£206,107
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Crescent Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
2 Crescent Road, Wimborne, Dorset
Terraced, an established residential building
£410,0002025-10-14 £410,000
9 Crescent Road, Wimborne, Dorset
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£290,0002025-06-30 £303,101
2 Crescent Cottages, 13 Crescent Road, Wimborne, Dorset
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£283,4002021-11-08 £314,958
1 Crescent Road, Wimborne, Dorset
Terraced, an established residential building
£305,0002021-06-24 £350,959
4 Crescent Road, Wimborne, Dorset
Terraced, an established residential building
£250,0002020-02-06 £312,268
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH21 1BJ

Employment

BH21 1BJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

BH21 1BJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in BH21 1BJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired67
Full-Time Employee64
Self-Employed26
Part-Time Employee22
Looking after home or family7
Other5
Student (economically inactive)4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)3
Unemployed1
Long-Term Sick or disabled0

Employment Industry

Education16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles15
Human health and social work activities15
Other10
Manufacturing10
Administrative and support service activities9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security7
Financial and insurance activities7
Transport and storage6
Construction6
Professional, scientific and technical activities6
Accommodation and food service activities6
Agriculture, forestry and fishing4
Real estate activities2
Information and communication2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne
St John's Hill , BH21 1BX
4out of 4 417 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Wimborne First School and Nursery
Campanula Way , BH21 4FW
- not rated 889 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Merley First School
Oakley Straight , Merley BH21 1SD
4out of 4 1,591 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Pamphill Church of England First School
Pamphill Green , BH21 4EE
- not rated 2,364 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Hayeswood First School
Cutlers Place , Colehill BH21 2HN
4out of 4 2,643 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Queen Elizabeth's School
Blandford Road , Pamphill BH21 4DT
3out of 4 1,933 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Corfe Hills School
Higher Blandford Road , BH18 9BG
2out of 4 3,836 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Poole Grammar School
Gravel Hill , BH17 9JU
3out of 4 5,203 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Allenbourn Middle School
East Borough , BH21 1PL
4out of 4 714 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill
Colehill Lane , Colehill BH21 7AB
3out of 4 1,863 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Lockyer's Middle School
Blandford Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3HQ
3out of 4 3,490 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Broadstone Middle School
Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE
2out of 4 4,057 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Beaucroft Foundation School
Wimborne Road , Colehill BH21 2SS
4out of 4 1,498 yd Foundation special school Yes Mixed More About School
South West Regional Assessment Centre
Merley House , Merley House Lane BH21 3AA
- not rated 1,660 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Dumpton School
Deans Grove House , Deans Grove BH21 7AF
- not rated 1,976 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Canford School
Canford Magna , BH21 3AD
- not rated 2,376 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Castle Court School
Knoll Lane , Corfe Mullen BH21 3RF
- not rated 4,850 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Indian Nights6A Leigh Road236 yd
Cafe by Jo1 Poole Road278 yd
Cross Fire Cooking14 Poole Road350 yd
Cloisters40A East Street430 yd
Jim’s Cheesecakes (Wimborne) Ltd10 East Street441 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
RAF ASSOCIATION CLUB34 Leigh Road130 yd
Coach and Horses73 Poole Road225 yd
The Cricketers Arms12 Park Lane345 yd
The Rising Sun38 East Street394 yd
The Butchers Dog6 East Street474 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Best Pizza & Kebab6 Leigh Road242 yd
Krua Baan Thai15 Leigh Road252 yd
Long John's Fish & Chips73A Leigh Road285 yd
Mango & Sorrel46 High Street531 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
M&S Food3 - 4 Crown Mead534 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Leigh Park
GORDON ROAD
grass pitches704 yd
Wimborne & Colehill Cricket Club
King Street
grass pitches761 yd
Allenbourn Middle School
EAST BOROUGH
grass pitches810 yd
Wimborne First School
SCHOOL LANE
grass pitches, swimming pool1,003 yd
Redcotts Recreation Ground
REDCOTTS
grass pitches1,083 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 81.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 81.8%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 81.8%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed66.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed60.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed16.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed13.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.