Knighton Lane is in Wimborne and in Poole district. BH21 3AS is located in the Bearwood & Merley 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 Knighton Lane, Wimborne, BH21 3AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH21 3AS is primarily male, with 53.6% of the population 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 | 48.5% | 46.4% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 51.5% | 53.6% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 3AS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66% 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 | 77.1% | 66% | -11.1% | 37.9% | 28.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19% | 27.9% | 8.9% | 44.2% | -16.3% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -6.7% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 76.8% | 68.2% | -8.6% | 48.4% | 19.8% |
| Good health | 21.2% | 25.4% | 4.2% | 33.6% | -8.2% |
| Fair health | 1.4% | 5.2% | 3.8% | 12.7% | -7.5% |
| Bad health | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 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 | 15.2% | 11.1% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 3.5% | -9.5% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 35.6% | 44.7% | 9.1% | 13.4% | 31.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.7% | 9.2% | -9.5% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 28.6% | 14.0% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% 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 | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 93% | 91.5% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 10.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 88.2% 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 | 81.3% | 88.2% | 6.9% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 2.8% | -4.8% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| British Overseas | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.3% | 88.2% | 6.9% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.8% | 3.7% | -2.1% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94% | 76.7% | 17.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 1.5% | 13.5% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.5% | 37.2% | 10.3% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knighton Lane was 39.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.0% lower than the Bearwood & Merley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Knighton Lane has the 26th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Bearwood & Merley and the 475th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Knighton Lane, Wimborne, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2023-04-20 | £313,483 |
| 44 Knighton Lane, Wimborne, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2022-05-12 | £310,847 |
| 45 Knighton Lane, Wimborne, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2022-05-10 | £348,556 |
| Knighton House Knighton Lane, Wimborne, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £1,370,000 | 2015-03-20 | £1,944,650 |
| 36 Knighton Lane, Wimborne, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £755,000 | 2009-05-19 | £1,469,104 |
BH21 3AS 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 student residents living in BH21 3AS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 224 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bearwood Primary and Nursery School Barons Road , Bearwood BH11 9UN | 3out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School Hampreston Village , BH21 7LX | 4out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School Durdells Avenue , Kinson BH11 9EH | 2out of 4 | 2,257 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Academy Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JN | 4out of 4 | 2,483 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kinson Academy School Lane , Kinson BH11 9DG | 1out of 4 | 2,751 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeAF Studio Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JW | 3out of 4 | 1,948 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Academy Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ | 2out of 4 | 2,240 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 3,725 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferndown Upper School Cherry Grove , BH22 9EY | 3out of 4 | 4,071 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 4,429 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndown Middle School Peter Grant Way , BH22 9UP | - not rated | 3,854 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE | 2out of 4 | 4,359 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill Colehill Lane , Colehill BH21 7AB | 3out of 4 | 4,503 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenbourn Middle School East Borough , BH21 1PL | 4out of 4 | 4,951 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canford School Canford Magna , BH21 3AD | - not rated | 2,036 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lion Works School 543 Wallisdown Road , Poole BH12 5AD | - not rated | 3,263 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 3,776 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South West Regional Assessment Centre Merley House , Merley House Lane BH21 3AA | - not rated | 4,318 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaucroft Foundation School Wimborne Road , Colehill BH21 2SS | 4out of 4 | 4,467 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 9.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 9.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 9.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.