BH21 7LX is in Hampreston, Wimborne and East Dorset district. BH21 7LX is located in the Ferndown South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Christchurch. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hampreston, Wimborne, BH21 7LX 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 7LX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 55.3% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 4.3% |
| Male | 49% | 44.7% | -4.3% | 49.0% | -4.3% |
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 7LX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.1% 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 | 19.3% | 24.8% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.9% | 51.1% | -12.8% | 44.2% | 6.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6% | 8.6% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 13.6% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.2% | 46.3% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 30.3% | -8.2% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 19.5% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.9% | 20.5% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 11% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 14.6% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 7.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 16.1% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.3% | 27.4% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 100% | 99.1% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 94.2% | 93.4% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 93.4% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0.7% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around BH21 7LX was 62.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.7% higher than the Ferndown North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
BH21 7LX has the 13th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Ferndown North and the 318th highest crime rate of 1,290 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.8%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mellow Mead, Wimborne, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2019-06-17 | £657,307 |
| Granville Cottage, 342, Wimborne, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £522,500 | 2018-12-10 | £645,013 |
| Mellow Mead, Wimborne, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2011-06-14 | £690,499 |
| Granville Cottage, 342, Wimborne, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2011-06-14 | £614,817 |
| Shires Mead, Wimborne, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2011-01-17 | £532,650 |
BH21 7LX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 7LX 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BH21 7LX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 161 |
| Full-Time Employee | 133 |
| Part-Time Employee | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 59 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School Hampreston Village , BH21 7LX | 4out of 4 | 5 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School Hampreston Village , BH21 7LX | - not rated | 5 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferndown First School Mountbatten Drive , BH22 9FB | - not rated | 2,442 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferndown First School Mountbatten Drive , BH22 9FB | 3out of 4 | 2,442 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parley First School Glenmoor Road , BH22 8QE | - not rated | 2,457 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderney Middle School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 5,289 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Primary School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 5,349 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndown Upper School Cherry Grove , BH22 9EY | 3out of 4 | 2,593 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeAF Studio Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JW | - not rated | 3,030 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakmead College of Technology Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ | - not rated | 3,340 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Academy Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ | - not rated | 3,340 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsleigh Secondary School Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | - not rated | 4,470 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,430 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferndown Middle School Peter Grant Way , BH22 9UP | 3out of 4 | 2,430 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Middle School, Colehill Colehill Lane , Colehill BH21 7AB | - not rated | 4,038 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill Colehill Lane , Colehill BH21 7AB | 3out of 4 | 4,038 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenbourn Middle School East Borough , BH21 1PL | - not rated | 4,966 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The White House School 170 Magna Road , BH21 3AP | - not rated | 2,088 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canford School Canford Magna , BH21 3AD | - not rated | 2,256 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stillbrook Lodge Independent Montessori Primary School Dad Atkins Centre , Butchers Coppice BH11 9JW | - not rated | 3,030 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaucroft Foundation School Wimborne Road , Colehill BH21 2SS | 3out of 4 | 4,128 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangewood Hall School 24 St John's Hill , BH21 1BZ | - not rated | 4,314 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 5.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 5.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 5.0% |
| Median download speed | 67.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.