Merley Ways, Wimborne, BH21 1QW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH21 1QW has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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	50.5%	50%	-0.5%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	49.5%	50%	0.5%	49.0%	1.0%

Partnership Status

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

In the immediate vicinity of BH21 1QW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	15.3%	19.9%	4.6%	37.9%	-18.0%
Married: Opposite sex	67.1%	61.4%	-5.7%	44.2%	17.2%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	0.8%	0.7%	-0.1%	2.2%	-1.5%
Divorced	7.5%	6.9%	-0.6%	9.1%	-2.2%
Widowed	9.4%	10.8%	1.4%	6.1%	4.7%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	34.7%	42.7%	8.0%	48.4%	-5.7%
Good health	42.8%	34.1%	-8.7%	33.6%	0.5%
Fair health	17.9%	19.2%	1.3%	12.7%	6.5%
Bad health	4.2%	3.3%	-0.9%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.5%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	20.8%	14.6%	-6.2%	18.2%	-3.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.3%	8.4%	-4.9%	9.6%	-1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.9%	12%	-2.9%	13.4%	-1.4%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	9.9%	5.6%	5.3%	4.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.8%	17.5%	9.7%	16.9%	0.6%
Degree or Similar	34.5%	35.8%	1.3%	33.8%	2.0%
Other	4.3%	1.8%	-2.5%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
White	99.3%	98.3%	-1.0%	81.4%	16.9%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.7% 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	97.2%	93.7%	-3.5%	83.2%	10.5%
European Union	1.1%	3.6%	2.5%	6.1%	-2.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	2%	2.0%	0.8%	1.2%
Africa	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.3%	0.3%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.2%	94%	-3.2%	83.2%	10.8%
10+ Years	0%	4.6%	4.6%	9.8%	-5.2%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.4%	1%	0.6%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.1%	76.7%	6.4%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Romania	1%	0.9%	0.1%
Other EU countries	1.3%	1.5%	-0.2%
No passport held	13.2%	13.5%	-0.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.1%	37.2%	-0.1%
Christian	52%	46.2%	5.8%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	9.9%	6.0%	3.9%

Safety

Is Merley Ways Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Merley Ways was 7.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.1% lower than the Bearwood & Merley average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Merley Ways has the 5th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Bearwood & Merley and the 45th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 42.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£57,500

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in BH21 1QW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Merley Ways are based on 1 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 Merley Ways, Wimborne, BH21 1QW

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH21 1QW

Average Price
£487,931

Semi-Detached
£562,797

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£484,812

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Merley Ways

Average Price
£462,538

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£462,538

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Merley WaysStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
59 Merley Ways, Wimborne, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2025-09-05	£425,000
28 Merley Ways, Wimborne, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building	£378,750	2024-10-11	£375,135
46 Merley Ways, Wimborne, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building	£495,000	2024-09-20	£493,942
77 Merley Ways, Wimborne, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building	£590,000	2023-10-03	£582,516
53 Merley Ways, Wimborne, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building	£493,000	2023-07-28	£482,159

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH21 1QW

Employment

BH21 1QW 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 1QW 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%.

Economic Activity

Retired	133
Full-Time Employee	62
Self-Employed	25
Part-Time Employee	21
Student (economically inactive)	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Looking after home or family	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	4
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Manufacturing	16
Education	15
Human health and social work activities	13
Construction	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Other	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Transport and storage	4
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	3

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Merley First School Oakley Straight , Merley BH21 1SD	4out of 4	880 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne St John's Hill , BH21 1BX	4out of 4	1,275 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wimborne First School and Nursery Campanula Way , BH21 4FW	- not rated	1,677 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pamphill Church of England First School Pamphill Green , BH21 4EE	- not rated	2,795 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Hayeswood First School Cutlers Place , Colehill BH21 2HN	4out of 4	3,140 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	2,558 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Corfe Hills School Higher Blandford Road , BH18 9BG	2out of 4	3,038 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Poole Grammar School Gravel Hill , BH17 9JU	3out of 4	4,270 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE	4out of 4	5,137 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP	4out of 4	5,339 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	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	1,616 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	2,663 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Lockyer's Middle School Blandford Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3HQ	3out of 4	2,994 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE	2out of 4	3,124 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	819 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Canford School Canford Magna , BH21 3AD	- not rated	2,200 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Beaucroft Foundation School Wimborne Road , Colehill BH21 2SS	4out of 4	2,321 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dumpton School Deans Grove House , Deans Grove BH21 7AF	- not rated	2,889 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Castle Court School Knoll Lane , Corfe Mullen BH21 3RF	- not rated	4,386 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	Distance
Cross Fire Cooking	14 Poole Road	598 yd
The Orangery Suite and Gardens Ltd	Merley House Lane	748 yd
Deans Court Cafe	Deans Court Deans Court Lane	1,046 yd
Indian Nights	6A Leigh Road	1,074 yd
Cafe by Jo	1 Poole Road	1,085 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Willett Arms	2 Oakley Hill	436 yd
Coach and Horses	73 Poole Road	711 yd
Merley House	Merley House Lane	748 yd
Cobham Sports & Social Club	Merley Park Road	787 yd
RAF ASSOCIATION CLUB	34 Leigh Road	1,024 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Shan Hai Chinese Takeway	52 Sopwith Crescent		1,040 yd
Best Pizza & Kebab	6 Leigh Road		1,074 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Cobham Sports & Social Club MERLEY PARK ROAD	golf, grass pitches, squash courts	573 yd
Fenners Playing Field Merley Lane	grass pitches	715 yd
Merley And Cobham Yfc (Merley First School) OAKLEY STRAIGHT	grass pitches	748 yd
Leigh Park GORDON ROAD	grass pitches	1,089 yd

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	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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	52.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BH21 1QW