Cogdean Walk, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, BH21 3XB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH21 3XB is primarily male, with 54.7% 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	47.6%	45.3%	-2.3%	51.0%	-5.7%
Male	52.4%	54.7%	2.3%	49.0%	5.7%

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 3XB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.2% 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	24.7%	29.9%	5.2%	37.9%	-8.0%
Married: Opposite sex	58.8%	57.2%	-1.6%	44.2%	13.0%
Separated	1.8%	0.5%	-1.3%	2.2%	-1.7%
Divorced	10%	9.1%	-0.9%	9.1%	0.0%
Widowed	4.7%	3.2%	-1.5%	6.1%	-2.9%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.1%) 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	55.4%	56.1%	0.7%	48.4%	7.7%
Good health	34.5%	32%	-2.5%	33.6%	-1.6%
Fair health	8.4%	7.2%	-1.2%	12.7%	-5.5%
Bad health	1.1%	2.2%	1.1%	4.0%	-1.8%
Very bad health	0.6%	2.4%	1.8%	1.2%	1.2%

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.

In the area around BH21 3XB this area, 6.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12.5%	6.9%	-5.6%	18.2%	-11.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.3%	15.2%	1.9%	9.6%	5.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.1%	15.7%	-4.4%	13.4%	2.3%
Apprenticeship	1.8%	4.3%	2.5%	5.3%	-1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.8%	17.6%	5.8%	16.9%	0.7%
Degree or Similar	39.8%	38.9%	-0.9%	33.8%	5.1%
Other	0.7%	1.3%	0.6%	2.8%	-1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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%	0.2%	0.2%	3.1%	-2.9%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	1.5%	0.7%	0.8%	0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.6%	97.4%	-1.2%	81.4%	16.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.3% 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	97.5%	96.3%	-1.2%	83.2%	13.1%
European Union	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	6.1%	-4.8%
Africa	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	5.6%	-4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0.2%	-0.1%	0.3%	-0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.9%	96.3%	-0.6%	83.2%	13.1%
10+ Years	0%	2%	2.0%	9.8%	-7.8%
5-10 Years	0.8%	0.9%	0.1%	2.9%	-2.0%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.2%	76.7%	16.5%
Ireland	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Germany	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
No passport held	6.3%	13.5%	-7.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	52.3%	37.2%	15.1%
Christian	41.4%	46.2%	-4.8%
Not answered	6.3%	6.0%	0.3%

Safety

Is Cogdean Walk Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cogdean Walk was 25.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.9% lower than the Corfe Mullen average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Cogdean Walk has the 16th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Corfe Mullen and the 438th lowest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.2%.

🔎 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. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£52,600

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in BH21 3XB, 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 - 1/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 1/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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) - 2/10 (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 Cogdean Walk are based on 36 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for West Dorset.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Cogdean Walk, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, BH21 3XB

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH21 3XB

Average Price
£725,258

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£725,258

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cogdean Walk

Average Price
£796,303

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£796,303

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cogdean WalkStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Cogdean Walk, Wimborne, Dorset Detached, an established residential building	£660,000	2025-01-03	£678,505
19 Cogdean Walk, Wimborne, Dorset Detached, an established residential building	£695,000	2022-11-04	£675,221
16 Cogdean Walk, Wimborne, Dorset Detached, an established residential building	£660,000	2022-04-29	£673,608
17 Cogdean Walk, Wimborne, Dorset Detached, an established residential building	£675,000	2021-10-07	£737,583
7 Cogdean Walk, Wimborne, Dorset Detached, an established residential building	£665,000	2018-07-19	£809,779

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH21 3XB

Employment

BH21 3XB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	138
Retired	75
Part-Time Employee	51
Self-Employed	43
Student (economically inactive)	27
Long-Term Sick or disabled	17
Looking after home or family	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Other	4
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Education	30
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Manufacturing	17
Human health and social work activities	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Construction	13
Information and communication	12
Financial and insurance activities	12
Transport and storage	10
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Other	8
Administrative and support service activities	6
Real estate activities	6
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rushcombe First School Hanham Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3PX	4out of 4	1,552 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Henbury View First School Hillside Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3TR	- not rated	1,627 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Springdale First School Springdale Road , BH18 9BW	4out of 4	2,382 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Broadstone First School Tudor Road , BH18 8AA	4out of 4	2,560 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Pamphill Church of England First School Pamphill Green , BH21 4EE	- not rated	2,804 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Corfe Hills School Higher Blandford Road , BH18 9BG	2out of 4	1,411 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Queen Elizabeth's School Blandford Road , Pamphill BH21 4DT	3out of 4	3,184 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Poole Grammar School Gravel Hill , BH17 9JU	3out of 4	4,002 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP	4out of 4	4,644 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE	4out of 4	5,229 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	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	453 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE	2out of 4	2,891 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Allenbourn Middle School East Borough , BH21 1PL	4out of 4	3,394 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	4,935 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Castle Court School Knoll Lane , Corfe Mullen BH21 3RF	- not rated	1,838 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
South West Regional Assessment Centre Merley House , Merley House Lane BH21 3AA	- not rated	1,847 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Montacute School 3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG	3out of 4	4,327 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Beaucroft Foundation School Wimborne Road , Colehill BH21 2SS	4out of 4	4,565 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Canford School Canford Magna , BH21 3AD	- not rated	4,633 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Terrace Cafe	14 Wareham Road		617 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Royal British Legion	80 Blandford Road		467 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Windgreen Subway	Windgreen Service Station, 2 Wareham Road		522 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Lockyer'S Middle School BLANDFORD ROAD	grass pitches	549 yd
Bh Live Active (Corfe Mullen) WAREHAM ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	617 yd
Virgin Active Club (East Dorset) (Closed) Wareham Road	health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	621 yd
Corfe Mullen Sports Association Badbury View Road	grass pitches, tennis courts	651 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	48.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	45.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	57.94 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	57.94 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	19.27 Mbit/s

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