Postcode report
Is BH21 3QQ a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About BH21 3QQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
BH21 3QQ is a postcode in Bearwood & Merley, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BH21 3QQ, then scores the surrounding small area 87/100 - top 1% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BH21 3QQ are health and local prosperity, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for BH21 3QQ is based on Dorset 025 Census 2021. It covers 10,371 residents, 846 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 82% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 7% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near BH21 3QQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BH21 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £410k from 83 rolling sales, down 8.0% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BH21 3QQ can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BH21 3QQ by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around BH21 3QQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 19 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about BH21 3QQ
Is BH21 3QQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 87/100 (top 1% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BH21 3QQ?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near BH21 3QQ?
5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BH21 3QQ?
LocaleIQ matched BH21 3QQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BH21 3QQ?
The latest median sold price is £410k based on 83 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BH21 3QQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 19 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.