Chapel Lane is in Wimborne and in East Dorset district. BH21 1PP 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 Chapel Lane, Wimborne, BH21 1PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH21 1UX, BH21 1LX, BH21 1PE, BH21 1NH, BH21 1NQ, BH21 1PD, BH21 1PL, BH21 1ND, BH21 1NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH21 1PP has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.5% of the population 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 | 57.7% | 56.5% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 5.5% |
| Male | 42.3% | 43.5% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -5.5% |
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 | 20% | 28% | 8.0% | 37.9% | -9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 30.2% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -14.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 21.4% | 6.8% | 9.1% | 12.3% |
| Widowed | 27% | 14.3% | -12.7% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.8% | 31.2% | -6.6% | 48.4% | -17.2% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 36.1% | 6.7% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 23.4% | 22.3% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 9.6% |
| Bad health | 7% | 7.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 | 37.8% | 21.9% | -15.9% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.5% | 10.4% | 3.9% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 10.9% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 8.7% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 12% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 34.4% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 0.6% |
| Other | 5.9% | 1.6% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| White | 100% | 99% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 92% | 93.5% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 93.5% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 1% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 58.5% | 46.2% | 12.3% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chapel Lane was 122.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 239.2% higher than the Colehill & Wimborne Minster East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chapel Lane has the 12th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East and the 131st highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Caterstone Chapel Lane, Wimborne, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-05-03 | £257,143 |
| 6 Chapel Lane, Wimborne, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-03-31 | £264,194 |
| Flat 10 Caterstone Chapel Lane, Wimborne, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-02-27 | £96,000 |
| 9 Chapel Lane, Wimborne, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-02-09 | £207,054 |
| Flat 23 Caterstone Chapel Lane, Wimborne, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2022-09-22 | £101,250 |
BH21 1PP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 1PP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 49% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wimborne First School and Nursery Campanula Way , BH21 4FW | - not rated | 178 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 | 973 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pamphill Church of England First School Pamphill Green , BH21 4EE | - not rated | 1,680 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merley First School Oakley Straight , Merley BH21 1SD | 4out of 4 | 2,552 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colehill First School Pilford Heath Road , Colehill BH21 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 2,929 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 | 1,090 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corfe Hills School Higher Blandford Road , BH18 9BG | 2out of 4 | 4,349 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 | 319 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 | 1,853 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lockyer's Middle School Blandford Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 3,662 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE | 2out of 4 | 4,850 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 | 1,515 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dumpton School Deans Grove House , Deans Grove BH21 7AF | - not rated | 1,565 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South West Regional Assessment Centre Merley House , Merley House Lane BH21 3AA | - not rated | 2,362 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canford School Canford Magna , BH21 3AD | - not rated | 3,240 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Court School Knoll Lane , Corfe Mullen BH21 3RF | - not rated | 4,919 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 | 254 yd | |
| The Olive Branch | The Olive Branch, 6 East Borough | 335 yd | |
| Piazzo Lounge | 4 The Square | 348 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 1 - 4, Crown Court East Borough | 357 yd | |
| The Cafe on the Square | 3 The Square | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tivoli Theatre | 19 - 27 West Borough | 229 yd | |
| The Tap House | 11 West Borough | 275 yd | |
| The Man in the Wall (Wetherspoons) | 10 West Borough | 312 yd | |
| The Kings Head Hotel | 18 The Square | 389 yd | |
| Oddfellows Arms | 2 Church Street | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mango & Sorrel | 46 High Street | 563 yd | |
| Krua Baan Thai | 15 Leigh Road | 732 yd | |
| Best Pizza & Kebab | 6 Leigh Road | 753 yd | |
| Long John's Fish & Chips | 73A Leigh Road | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M&S Food | 3 - 4 Crown Mead | 525 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Allenbourn Middle School EAST BOROUGH | grass pitches | 201 yd |
| Wimborne First School SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 201 yd |
| Redcotts Recreation Ground REDCOTTS | grass pitches | 297 yd |
| Wimborne Town Fc Cuthbury Cuthbury Cowgrove Road | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| Wimborne & Colehill Cricket Club King Street | grass pitches | 737 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth'S School Sports Field THE BROADS | grass pitches | 944 yd |
| Colehill Sports & Social Club WIMBORNE ROAD | grass pitches | 951 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 | 29.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 29.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 29.7% |
| 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 | 48.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.