Blind Lane is in Wimborne and in East Dorset district. BH21 1NJ 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 Blind Lane, Wimborne, BH21 1NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH21 1ND, BH21 1EY, BH21 1LX, BH21 1NH, BH21 1NB, BH21 1PX, BH21 1PP, BH21 1EU, BH21 1NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH21 1NJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 50.6% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 46.4% | 49.4% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 23.8% | 29.5% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.8% | 40.1% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 5.5% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 17.5% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| Widowed | 14% | 6.9% | -7.1% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 42.1% | 47.7% | 5.6% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 35.1% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 19.4% | 12.1% | -7.3% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 6% | 2.9% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 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 | 28.5% | 16% | -12.5% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 10.3% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 14.6% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 8.9% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 15% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.9% | 32.9% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -0.9% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.4% | 98.7% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
In this area, 94.6% 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% | 94.6% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 95.4% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blind Lane was 78.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 116.9% higher than the Colehill & Wimborne Minster East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Blind Lane has the 20th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East and the 230th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wimborne Acf Hut Blind Lane, Wimborne, Dorset Other, an established residential building | £201,000 | 2024-04-26 | £202,052 |
| 14 Blind Lane, Wimborne, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-11-10 | £285,561 |
| 12 Blind Lane, Wimborne, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2019-09-19 | £367,698 |
| 11 Blind Lane, Wimborne, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2018-12-14 | £352,800 |
| 7 Blind Lane, Wimborne, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2017-10-27 | £745,556 |
BH21 1NJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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 1NJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 1NJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 77 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 221 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 | 1,125 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pamphill Church of England First School Pamphill Green , BH21 4EE | - not rated | 1,532 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merley First School Oakley Straight , Merley BH21 1SD | 4out of 4 | 2,667 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colehill First School Pilford Heath Road , Colehill BH21 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 3,065 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 | 934 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corfe Hills School Higher Blandford Road , BH18 9BG | 2out of 4 | 4,351 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 | 474 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 | 1,978 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lockyer's Middle School Blandford Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 3,611 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE | 2out of 4 | 4,907 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dumpton School Deans Grove House , Deans Grove BH21 7AF | - not rated | 1,644 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaucroft Foundation School Wimborne Road , Colehill BH21 2SS | 4out of 4 | 1,649 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South West Regional Assessment Centre Merley House , Merley House Lane BH21 3AA | - not rated | 2,413 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canford School Canford Magna , BH21 3AD | - not rated | 3,390 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Court School Knoll Lane , Corfe Mullen BH21 3RF | - not rated | 4,847 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wimborne Pig | 26 West Borough | 332 yd | |
| Piazzo Lounge | 4 The Square | 428 yd | |
| The Cafe on the Square | 3 The Square | 436 yd | |
| The Olive Branch | The Olive Branch, 6 East Borough | 441 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 1 - 4, Crown Court East Borough | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tivoli Theatre | 19 - 27 West Borough | 292 yd | |
| The Tap House | 11 West Borough | 338 yd | |
| The Man in the Wall (Wetherspoons) | 10 West Borough | 392 yd | |
| The Kings Head Hotel | 18 The Square | 457 yd | |
| The Green Man | 1 Victoria Road | 467 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mango & Sorrel | 46 High Street | 645 yd | |
| Krua Baan Thai | 15 Leigh Road | 851 yd | |
| Best Pizza & Kebab | 6 Leigh Road | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M&S Food | 3 - 4 Crown Mead | 613 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wimborne First School SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 149 yd |
| Redcotts Recreation Ground REDCOTTS | grass pitches | 196 yd |
| Allenbourn Middle School EAST BOROUGH | grass pitches | 356 yd |
| Wimborne Town Fc Cuthbury Cuthbury Cowgrove Road | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Wimborne & Colehill Cricket Club King Street | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth'S School Sports Field THE BROADS | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| Colehill Sports & Social Club WIMBORNE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,082 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| 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 | 57.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.26 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.26 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.