Rushall Lane is in Corfe Mullen, Wimborne and in East Dorset district. BH21 3RS is located in the Corfe Mullen 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 Rushall Lane, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, BH21 3RS 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. The local area around BH21 3RS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.5% | 51.4% | 4.9% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 53.5% | 48.6% | -4.9% | 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 | 32.4% | 35.8% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 44.6% | -7.0% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 11.7% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 5.4% | 4.2% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 56.2% | 55.2% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 6.8% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 33.3% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 7% | 10.2% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 15.6% | 12.9% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 9.2% | -8.8% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 16.3% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 30% | 16.5% | 16.9% | 13.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.7% | 24.6% | -4.1% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 98.2% | 97.5% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 95.4% | 96.2% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 97.2% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.1% | 37.2% | 13.9% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rushall Lane was 41.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.9% higher than the Corfe Mullen average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rushall Lane has the 7th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Corfe Mullen and the 529th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plantation Rushall Lane, Wimborne, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £785,000 | 2007-07-31 | £1,227,725 |
| Trapalanda Rushall Lane, Wimborne, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 1999-09-17 | £887,977 |
| Trapalanda Rushall Lane, Wimborne, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 1995-12-08 | £646,875 |
BH21 3RS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 3RS 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 | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henbury View First School Hillside Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3TR | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushcombe First School Hanham Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3PX | 4out of 4 | 1,747 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springdale First School Springdale Road , BH18 9BW | 4out of 4 | 2,385 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadstone First School Tudor Road , BH18 8AA | 4out of 4 | 3,480 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Infant School Guest Road , Upton BH16 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 3,527 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corfe Hills School Higher Blandford Road , BH18 9BG | 2out of 4 | 2,564 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lytchett Minster School Lytchett Minster , Purbeck BH16 6JD | 3out of 4 | 3,414 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | 4out of 4 | 4,714 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Poole Grammar School Gravel Hill , BH17 9JU | 3out of 4 | 4,736 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockyer's Middle School Blandford Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,283 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE | 2out of 4 | 4,143 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Court School Knoll Lane , Corfe Mullen BH21 3RF | - not rated | 1,118 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Graduately-Developing-Futures Valley View Farm , Castle Farm Road BH16 6DA | - not rated | 2,539 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrells Preparatory School Yarrells House , Upton BH16 5EU | - not rated | 3,660 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South West Regional Assessment Centre Merley House , Merley House Lane BH21 3AA | - not rated | 4,417 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montacute School 3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG | 3out of 4 | 4,823 yd | Academy special converter | 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 | 25.0% |
| 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 | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 75.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.