Church Street is in Wimborne and in East Dorset district. BH21 1JH 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 Church Street, Wimborne, BH21 1JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH21 1PN, BH21 1HU, BH21 1JF, BH21 1LB, BH21 1JL, BH21 1JN, BH21 1LA, BH21 1JA, BH21 1LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH21 1JH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 49.2% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 50% | 50.8% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BH21 1JH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.9% | 45.1% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.3% | 26.9% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -17.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 4.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 19.2% | 16.4% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 7.3% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 49.3% | 40.2% | -9.1% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 41.5% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 7.9% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 13.3% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 4.7% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.8% | 10.8% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 10.4% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 18.3% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.1% | 17.2% | 0.1% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.3% | 37.7% | 1.4% | 33.8% | 3.9% |
| Other | 6% | 2.6% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97% | 95% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 90% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.6% | 90% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 89.4% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 2.3% | -3.3% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Street was 410.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 1031.6% higher than the Colehill & Wimborne Minster East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Church Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East and the 15th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 141.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort, 4A Church Street, Wimborne, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2019-01-11 | £356,757 |
| Berwick, 4 Church Street, Wimborne, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2019-01-04 | £337,297 |
| 4 Church Street, Wimborne, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2017-11-07 | £467,955 |
| 4 Church Street, Wimborne, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £253,200 | 2017-06-07 | £334,942 |
| 6 Church Street, Wimborne, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2014-01-31 | £580,031 |
BH21 1JH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 1JH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wimborne First School and Nursery Campanula Way , BH21 4FW | - not rated | 280 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne St John's Hill , BH21 1BX | 4out of 4 | 859 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pamphill Church of England First School Pamphill Green , BH21 4EE | - not rated | 1,715 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merley First School Oakley Straight , Merley BH21 1SD | 4out of 4 | 2,193 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colehill First School Pilford Heath Road , Colehill BH21 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 3,067 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 | 1,260 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corfe Hills School Higher Blandford Road , BH18 9BG | 2out of 4 | 3,929 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 436 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 | 2,061 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lockyer's Middle School Blandford Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 3,314 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE | 2out of 4 | 4,416 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaucroft Foundation School Wimborne Road , Colehill BH21 2SS | 4out of 4 | 1,699 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dumpton School Deans Grove House , Deans Grove BH21 7AF | - not rated | 1,908 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South West Regional Assessment Centre Merley House , Merley House Lane BH21 3AA | - not rated | 1,926 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canford School Canford Magna , BH21 3AD | - not rated | 3,043 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Court School Knoll Lane , Corfe Mullen BH21 3RF | - not rated | 4,609 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levantine | 3 Church Street | 17 yd | |
| Ten Bottles | 9 Church Street | 19 yd | |
| Corn Exchange | Town Hall And Corn Exchange Market Place | 39 yd | |
| Number 9 On the Green | 7 Cook Row | 50 yd | |
| Cafe Aroma | 12 The Square | 75 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oddfellows Arms | 2 Church Street | 25 yd | |
| The Kings Head Hotel | 18 The Square | 49 yd | |
| The White Hart | 6 Corn Market | 74 yd | |
| The Man in the Wall (Wetherspoons) | 10 West Borough | 129 yd | |
| The Tap House | 11 West Borough | 165 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mango & Sorrel | 46 High Street | 154 yd | |
| Krua Baan Thai | 15 Leigh Road | 423 yd | |
| Best Pizza & Kebab | 6 Leigh Road | 431 yd | |
| Long John's Fish & Chips | 73A Leigh Road | 853 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M&S Food | 3 - 4 Crown Mead | 139 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wimborne & Colehill Cricket Club King Street | grass pitches | 329 yd |
| Wimborne First School SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 369 yd |
| Allenbourn Middle School EAST BOROUGH | grass pitches | 421 yd |
| Redcotts Recreation Ground REDCOTTS | grass pitches | 426 yd |
| Wimborne Town Fc Cuthbury Cuthbury Cowgrove Road | grass pitches | 709 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.