Henbury House Gardens is in Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne and in East Dorset district. BH21 3TZ is located in the Stour & Allen Vale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Dorset. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Henbury House Gardens, Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne, BH21 3TZ 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 3TZ 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 | 49.1% | 51.4% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50.9% | 48.6% | -2.3% | 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 | 21.4% | 24.3% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.3% | 50% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 9.9% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 11.8% | 11.2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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 | 38.4% | 44.1% | 5.7% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 34.3% | -4.1% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 15.8% | -3.8% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 22% | 19.9% | -2.1% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 10.3% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 12.3% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.3% | 12% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 17.3% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 26.2% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.4% | 97% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 94.9% | 95.2% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 95.2% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0.9% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.5% | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 54.7% | 46.2% | 8.5% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Henbury House Gardens was 29.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.6% higher than the Cranborne Chase average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Henbury House Gardens has the 7th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Cranborne Chase and the 527th lowest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosehip Cottage, 20 Henbury House Gardens, Wimborne, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £364,000 | 2025-08-19 | £366,912 |
| 8 Henbury House Gardens, Wimborne, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-05-03 | £415,728 |
| 22 Henbury House Gardens, Wimborne, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-04-29 | £413,375 |
| 29 Henbury House Gardens, Wimborne, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-07-19 | £348,701 |
| Lavender Cottage, 26 Henbury House Gardens, Wimborne, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £387,500 | 2022-01-07 | £419,549 |
BH21 3TZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% 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 3TZ 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 3TZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 130 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sturminster Marshall First School 78 High Street , Sturminster Marshall BH21 4AY | 4out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henbury View First School Hillside Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3TR | - not rated | 3,539 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lytchett Matravers Primary School Lytchett Matravers , BH16 6DY | 3out of 4 | 4,025 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushcombe First School Hanham Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3PX | 4out of 4 | 4,098 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pamphill Church of England First School Pamphill Green , BH21 4EE | - not rated | 4,601 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,733 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lytchett Minster School Lytchett Minster , Purbeck BH16 6JD | 3out of 4 | 5,255 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's School Blandford Road , Pamphill BH21 4DT | 3out of 4 | 5,293 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 3,499 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduately-Developing-Futures Valley View Farm , Castle Farm Road BH16 6DA | - not rated | 2,058 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Court School Knoll Lane , Corfe Mullen BH21 3RF | - not rated | 2,448 yd | Other independent 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 | 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.