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BH21 Area Report

Dorset

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated July 2026

£421,742
Median Price
Postcode district (BH21)
LOW
Crime Level
Postcode district (BH21)
6
Schools Nearby
15/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
5.6/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in BH21

Rental Yield
4.4
Price Growth
5.4
Safety
9
Schools
6.7
Transport
1.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
7.6
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

LOW CRIMEPostcode district (BH21)

Low crime area - significantly below average for this region.

28
Crimes/month
42
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend→ Stable

2025-06: 33
2025-07: 37
2025-08: 43
2025-09: 27
2025-10: 35
2025-11: 23
2025-12: 28
2026-01: 44
2026-02: 41
2026-03: 37
2026-04: 20
2026-05: 26
2025-062026-05

↓ 1% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Dorset)

DECILE 6/10 — 50–60% (less deprived)

Dorset has roughly average deprivation compared to the rest of England.

income
7
employment
6
education
6
health
7
crime
7
housing
4
environment
6

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Dorset (the HPI is only published at LAD level). BH21 spans 2 local authorities; Dorset is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the BH21-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£328,694
Dorset average
-0.7%
Annual Change
Cooling
Market

Average Price by Type

£519,963
Detached
£332,518
Semi-Detached
£267,302
Terraced
£170,958
Flat

Long-Term Price Trend

01/12/2002: £154,215
01/12/2003: £172,358
01/12/2004: £193,549
01/12/2005: £199,490
01/12/2006: £216,019
01/12/2007: £237,315
01/12/2008: £201,715
01/12/2009: £207,994
01/12/2010: £214,962
01/12/2011: £215,952
01/12/2012: £215,485
01/12/2013: £221,830
01/12/2014: £236,634
01/12/2015: £250,948
01/12/2016: £259,516
01/12/2017: £277,397
01/12/2018: £275,000
01/12/2019: £278,357
01/12/2020: £293,920
01/12/2021: £315,029
01/12/2022: £344,488
01/12/2023: £331,650
01/12/2024: £330,986
01/12/2025: £328,694
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

2
Primary
2
Secondary
1
Independent
1
Special
6
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 6 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

40.9
Avg Attainment 8
-3.3% vs national (42.3)
36.8%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 41%
BELOW NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 25 secondary schools in Dorset

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25 · Deeper school scoring at schoolsnearme.ai

Transport Links

15/100
Limited public transport - car likely needed for most journeys.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in BH21 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£525,000
1,448 sales
Semi-detached
£375,000
684 sales
Terraced
£330,000
516 sales
Flat
£220,000
348 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Dorset. For the headline BH21 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

-0.7%
1 Year Change
cooling
Market Status
Dorset
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Radon Risk

moderate Risk
~2% of homes above action level

Some properties in this area (around 2%) may have elevated radon levels. Testing is advisable.

Testing recommended
UKHSA test kits available for ~£40

Source: UK Health Security Agency

Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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Band C
£52,001 - £68,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £1,911/year
Estimated band — verify on gov.uk
Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
4/10
Moderate restrictions
Designation Stack
2
2 designations
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
Conservation AreaGreen BeltBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (0)
    ⚠ Needs consent (10)
    • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
    • Loft conversion with rear dormer
    • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
    • Solar PV panels on roof
    • Heat pump (air source) external unit
    • Front porch (under 3 m²)
    • Outbuilding / garden room
    • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
    • Fell or significantly prune a tree
    • Demolish + rebuild
    ✗ Blocked (0)
    • —

    Indicative only — your local planning authority has the final say.

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    Application counts are from a periodic national data extract and may not include the most recent submissions — check the council portal above for live status.
    Source: planning.data.gov.uk

    Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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    Conservation Area
    Burts Hill / Merrifield Colehill
    Planning restrictions may apply
    Listed Buildings Nearby
    2
    Grade II
    moderate heritage impact
    Property is in a conservation area. Additional planning considerations apply.

    Source: Historic England

    Noise Levels

    quiet
    This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

    Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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    BroadbandEst.

    Avg Download~50 Mbps
    Max Available~500 Mbps
    Superfast+ Yes
    Full Fibre× No

    Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

    Air Quality

    Low

    Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

    Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

    Flood Risk

    NONE RISK

    No active Environment Agency flood warnings right now. This is not a flood-zone assessment — check the long-term flood-risk service for this address.

    Source: Environment Agency

    Walkability

    30/100

    Limited walkability - car or public transport recommended for most errands.

    Within ½ mile:7 places

    Source: OpenStreetMap

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    Local Climate

    5-year average from Open-Meteo

    11.7°C
    Avg Temperature
    977mm
    Annual Rainfall
    2904h
    Sunshine/Year
    21.7 km/h
    Avg Wind
    Warmest: July
    Coldest: January
    Wettest: October
    Driest: August
    Now: 16.8°C, Clear skyHumidity: 72%

    Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

    Food Hygiene Ratings

    38 rated establishments within 1 mile

    4.9/5
    Average Rating
    100%
    Rated Good or Very Good
    38
    Total Establishments
    Dumpton School - KitchenSchool/college/university
    5/5
    The Horns InnPub/bar/nightclub
    5/5
    The Log Cabin B&BHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
    5/5
    Caterlink at St Michael's Middle SchoolSchool/college/university
    5/5
    Beaucroft School (Kitchen)School/college/university
    5/5

    Source: Food Standards Agency

    Elevation

    49m
    Elevatedabove sea level

    At 49m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

    Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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