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BH21 6QY Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Dorset
About BH21 6QY: area rating, property, schools and local change
BH21 6QY is a postcode in West Moors & Three Legged Cross, Dorset, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BH21 6QY, then scores the surrounding small area 57/100 - top 46% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BH21 6QY are safety and property market signals, 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 6QY is based on Dorset 012 Census 2021. It covers 7,485 residents, 672 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 49, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 77% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 12% 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 4/10.
For property prices near BH21 6QY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BH21 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £410k from 12 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 6QY can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 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 6QY by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around BH21 6QY is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 HMO licence, 3 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 6QY
Is BH21 6QY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 57/100 (top 46% 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 6QY?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near BH21 6QY?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BH21 6QY?
LocaleIQ matched BH21 6QY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BH21 6QY?
The latest median sold price is £410k based on 12 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BH21 6QY?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 HMO licence, 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.