Nursery Gardens is in Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne and in East Dorset district. BH21 4AX is located in the Stour & Allen Vale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Dorset. This postcode has been in use since 2002-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nursery Gardens, Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne, BH21 4AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH21 4AW, BH21 4AG, BH21 4AP, BH21 4BZ, BH21 4DQ, BH21 4AR, BH21 4AF, BH21 4AE, BH21 4EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH21 4AX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.5% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50% | 49.5% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 4AX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.2% 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 | 22.2% | 24.8% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.1% | 60.2% | -5.9% | 44.2% | 16.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (85.4%) 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% | 53% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 32.4% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 11.8% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.9% | 11.4% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 6.9% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 12.2% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.7% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 20.7% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.8% | 43.1% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 9.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99% | 99% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
In this area, 95.1% 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% | 95.1% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 95.4% | 95.1% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0.3% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 76.7% | 13.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.6% | 37.2% | -0.6% |
| Christian | 57.1% | 46.2% | 10.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nursery Gardens was 53.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 167.7% higher than the Cranborne Chase average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nursery Gardens has the 3rd highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Cranborne Chase and the 409th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Nursery Gardens, Wimborne, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2023-11-30 | £508,486 |
| 4 Nursery Gardens, Wimborne, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-03-19 | £487,593 |
| 5 Nursery Gardens, Wimborne, Dorset Detached, a newly built property | £420,000 | 2015-12-08 | £568,033 |
| 8 Nursery Gardens, Wimborne, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2015-10-16 | £607,531 |
| 6 Nursery Gardens, Wimborne, Dorset Detached, a newly built property | £400,000 | 2015-09-18 | £559,322 |
BH21 4AX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 4AX 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 | 71 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| 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 | 478 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lytchett Matravers Primary School Lytchett Matravers , BH16 6DY | 3out of 4 | 5,001 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henbury View First School Hillside Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3TR | - not rated | 5,167 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pamphill Church of England First School Pamphill Green , BH21 4EE | - not rated | 5,234 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spetisbury CofE Primary School High Street , Spetisbury DT11 9DF | 3out of 4 | 5,447 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 | 4,931 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 | 3,186 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Court School Knoll Lane , Corfe Mullen BH21 3RF | - not rated | 4,059 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BH Coffee | Bailie House Warehouse Poole Road | 338 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Churchill Close Recreation Ground Churchill Close | grass pitches | 398 yd |
| Sturminster Marshall First School HIGH STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 428 yd |
| Sturminster Marshall Golf Course MOOR LANE | golf | 618 yd |
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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 43.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 55.84 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 55.84 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.47 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.