Allen Road is in Wimborne and in East Dorset district. BH21 1BQ 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 Allen Road, Wimborne, BH21 1BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH21 1BG, BH21 1BH, BH21 1RA, BH21 1QB, BH21 1BW, BH21 1QY, BH21 1RB, BH21 1BN, BH21 1BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH21 1BQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 54.7% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 49.7% | 45.3% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.6% | 33.8% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.4% | 45.6% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 1.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 13.9% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 3.9% | -5.6% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.5% | 49.7% | -3.8% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 33.3% | 4.9% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 13.7% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around BH21 1BQ this area, 9.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.3% | 9.6% | -8.7% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 11% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 14.5% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 7.8% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 14.9% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.2% | 40.1% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 6.3% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.8% | 97.4% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
In this area, 93% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.8% | 93% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 92.7% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 52% | 46.2% | 5.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Allen Road was 48.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.9% higher than the Colehill & Wimborne Minster East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Allen Road has the 30th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East and the 454th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Allen Road, Wimborne, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £388,000 | 2025-03-21 | £394,656 |
| Flat 10 Riversdale Allen Road, Wimborne, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-01-26 | £251,046 |
| Flat 2 Riversdale Allen Road, Wimborne, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-08-21 | £208,444 |
| Flat 3 Riversdale Allen Road, Wimborne, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2018-09-17 | £211,111 |
| Flat 6 Riversdale Allen Road, Wimborne, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2018-07-18 | £207,477 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Education | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 566 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimborne First School and Nursery Campanula Way , BH21 4FW | - not rated | 1,050 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merley First School Oakley Straight , Merley BH21 1SD | 4out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pamphill Church of England First School Pamphill Green , BH21 4EE | - not rated | 2,455 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayeswood First School Cutlers Place , Colehill BH21 2HN | 4out of 4 | 2,706 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth's School Blandford Road , Pamphill BH21 4DT | 3out of 4 | 2,065 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corfe Hills School Higher Blandford Road , BH18 9BG | 2out of 4 | 3,675 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole Grammar School Gravel Hill , BH17 9JU | 3out of 4 | 5,006 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allenbourn Middle School East Borough , BH21 1PL | 4out of 4 | 906 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 | 2,007 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lockyer's Middle School Blandford Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 3,391 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE | 2out of 4 | 3,863 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South West Regional Assessment Centre Merley House , Merley House Lane BH21 3AA | - not rated | 1,483 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaucroft Foundation School Wimborne Road , Colehill BH21 2SS | 4out of 4 | 1,648 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dumpton School Deans Grove House , Deans Grove BH21 7AF | - not rated | 2,160 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canford School Canford Magna , BH21 3AD | - not rated | 2,284 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Court School Knoll Lane , Corfe Mullen BH21 3RF | - not rated | 4,763 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Fire Cooking | 14 Poole Road | 154 yd | |
| Indian Nights | 6A Leigh Road | 390 yd | |
| Cafe by Jo | 1 Poole Road | 421 yd | |
| Deans Court Cafe | Deans Court Deans Court Lane | 547 yd | |
| Cloisters | 40A East Street | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach and Horses | 73 Poole Road | 51 yd | |
| RAF ASSOCIATION CLUB | 34 Leigh Road | 306 yd | |
| The Cricketers Arms | 12 Park Lane | 495 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | 38 East Street | 523 yd | |
| The Butchers Dog | 6 East Street | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Pizza & Kebab | 6 Leigh Road | 394 yd | |
| Long John's Fish & Chips | 73A Leigh Road | 403 yd | |
| Krua Baan Thai | 15 Leigh Road | 412 yd | |
| Mango & Sorrel | 46 High Street | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M&S Food | 3 - 4 Crown Mead | 673 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leigh Park GORDON ROAD | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Wimborne & Colehill Cricket Club King Street | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| Allenbourn Middle School EAST BOROUGH | grass pitches | 998 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 78 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.