BH21 1RW is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (BH21) is called the outward code. The part after the space (1RW) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case BH which means Bournemouth.
- Postal District. In our case BH21.
- Postal Sector. In our case BH21 3.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RW.
The regional mail center for the post area BH is the South West Distribution Centre, which is located at Western Approach, Distribution Park, Severn Beach, BRISTOL, BS35 4GG.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the BH21 1RW postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the BH21 1RW postcode have the street address of Gravel Hill
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the BH21 1RW postcode is home to a bustling 96 residents!
It is situated within the post town of WIMBORNE within the old postal county of Dorset.
BH21 1RW is within the village of Merley.
The BH21 1RW postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in BH21 1RW are bungalows. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these bungalows, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached. Of these houses, most are detached. Of these flats, most are semi-detached. The remainder are end-terraced.
Most properties in BH21 1RW are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for BH21 1RW
The telephone area code for BH21 1RW is 01425 Ringwood.
Map Coordinates for BH21 1RW
| Latitude | 50.7808000351 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.97760819347 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the BH21 1RW Postcode?
Download Speeds For BH21 1RW
| Average Mbps | 54.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 52.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 205.000 |
BH21 1RW has an average download speed of 54.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,497 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
32% of postcodes (381,433) have slower broadband speeds.
68% of postcodes (801,711) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For BH21 1RW
| Average Mbps | 11.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 21.000 |
BH21 1RW has an average upload speed of 11.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
8,704 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
33% of postcodes (387,829) have slower upload speeds.
67% of postcodes (788,108) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of BH21 1RW Postcode
England Secondary Schools
Poole Grammar School
Address: Poole Grammar School, Gravel Hill, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9JU
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: 01202692132
Broadstone Middle School
Address: Broadstone Middle School, Dunyeats Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AE
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: 01202696121
England Primary Schools
St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne
Address: St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne, St John's Hill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1BX
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: 01202883675
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School, Wimborne
Address: St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School, Wimborne, St John's Hill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1BX
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact:
Broadstone First School
Address: Broadstone First School, Tudor Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AA
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact:
Merley First School
Address: Merley First School, Oakley Straight, Merley, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1SD
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: 01202888455
Merley First School
Address: Merley First School, Oakley Straight, Merley, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1SD
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact:
Springdale First School
Address: Springdale First School, Springdale Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 9BW
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact:
Broadstone First School
Address: Broadstone First School, Tudor Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AA
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: 01202694376
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near BH21 1RW
SOUTH COAST DENTAL SPECIALISTS
Address: 11 MERLEY PARK ROAD, ASHINGTON, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 3DA
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: :
SOUTH COAST DENTAL SPECIALIST
Address: 11 MERLEY PARK ROAD, ASHINGTON, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 3DA
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: :
WIMBORNE DENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE
Address: 30-31 EAST STREET, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1DU
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: :
GENSMILE, CORNMARKET DENTAL
Address: 1 CORN MARKET, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1JL
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: :
JESSOPP HOUSE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: JESSOPP HOUSE, MILL LANE, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1HG
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: :
PLEWMAN HOUSE DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 16 STORY LANE, BROADSTONE, DORSET, BH18 8EQ
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near BH21 1RW
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: MERLEY POST OFFICE, 56 SOPWITH CRESCENT, MERLEY, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1SQ
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 880440
BOOTS
Address: RODWAYS CORNER, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1AP
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 848226
BOOTS
Address: 184B LOWER BLANDFORD ROAD, BROADSTONE, DORSET, BH18 8DP
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 603812
ARROWEDGE PHARMACY
Address: 188B LOWER BLANDFORD ROAD, BROADSTONE, DORSET, BH18 8DP
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 603277
BROADSTONE VILLAGE PHARMACY
Address: 192C LOWER BLANDFORD ROAD, BROADSTONE, BH18 8DP
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 692320
THE WALFORD MILL PHARMACY
Address: MILL HOUSE, KNOBCROOK ROAD, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1NL
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 840048
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near BH21 1RW
SPECSAVERS - WIMBORNE MINSTER
Address: 5-6 CROWN MEAD, WIMBORNE, BH21 1ED
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: :
OPTIQUE 2000 LTD
Address: 7A WEST STREET, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1JN
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (WIMBORNE)
Address: 1 THE SQUARE, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1JA
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (WIMBORNE)
Address: 6 THE SQUARE, WIMBORNE, BH21 1JA
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (BROADSTONE)
Address: 169/171 THE BROADWAY, BROADSTONE, DORSET, BH18 8DS
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: :
HARROLD OPTICIANS (BROADSTONE)
Address: 184C LOWER BLANDFORD ROAD, BROADSTONE, BH18 8DP
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near BH21 1RW
THE MAGNA MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 81 MERLEY LANE, MERLEY, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 3BB
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: :
QUARTERJACK SURGERY
Address: RODWAYS CORNER, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1AP
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 848262
THE HAMWORTHY CLUB - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: MAGNA ROAD, WIMBORNE, BH21 3AP
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: :
THE HAMWORTHY CLUB - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: MAGNA ROAD, WIMBORNE, BH21 3AP
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: :
THE HADLEIGH PRACTICE
Address: HADLEIGH PRACTICE, 20 KIRKWAY, BROADSTONE, DORSET, BH18 8EE
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 692268
THE HARVEY PRACTICE
Address: 18 KIRKWAY, BROADSTONE, DORSET, BH18 8EE
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 697307
Motorway Junctions near BH21 1RW
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near BH21 1RW
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the BH21 1RW Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Mid Dorset and North Poole Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Michael Tomlinson |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the BH21 1RW Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole at the following link Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.How much is the Council Tax?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the BH21 1RW Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
LibrariesPostcodes near the BH21 1RW Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the BH21 1RW Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Waitrose, Rowlands Hill, WIMBORNE, BH21 1AN | 2.18 miles | Directions from BH21 1RW to Waitrose |
| Asda, Neighbourhood Centre, Culliford Crescent, POOLE, BH17 9DW | 3.34 miles | Directions from BH21 1RW to Asda |
| Lidl, Hatch Pond Road, POOLE, BH17 7LQ | 4.06 miles | Directions from BH21 1RW to Lidl |
| Iceland, Adastral Square, POOLE, BH17 8SA | 4.40 miles | Directions from BH21 1RW to Iceland |
| Lidl, Poole Lane, BOURNEMOUTH, BH11 9DU | 4.49 miles | Directions from BH21 1RW to Lidl |
What Popular Restaurants are near the BH21 1RW Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Park, Poole, BH12 4NY | 2.55 miles | Directions from BH21 1RW to Tower Park |
| 48 Waterloo Road Poole, Poole, BH17 7LG | 2.57 miles | Directions from BH21 1RW to 48 Waterloo Road Poole |
| 34 Commercial Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5LP | 5.91 miles | Directions from BH21 1RW to 34 Commercial Road |
| 741-743 Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DP | 7.04 miles | Directions from BH21 1RW to 741-743 Castle Lane East |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Yarrow Road, POOLE, BH12 4QY | 2.80 miles | Directions from BH21 1RW to McDonald's, Yarrow Road, POOLE, BH12 4QY |
| McDonald's, Wessex Gate Retail Park, Broadstone Way, POOLE, BH15 3TE | 3.25 miles | Directions from BH21 1RW to McDonald's, Wessex Gate Retail Park, Broadstone Way, POOLE, BH15 3TE |
| McDonald's, Alder Road, POOLE, BH12 4AX | 3.99 miles | Directions from BH21 1RW to McDonald's, Alder Road, POOLE, BH12 4AX |
| McDonald's, Ringwood Road, FERNDOWN, BH22 9BB | 5.01 miles | Directions from BH21 1RW to McDonald's, Ringwood Road, FERNDOWN, BH22 9BB |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Tower Park, POOLE, BH12 4NY | 2.63 miles | Directions from BH21 1RW to KFC Poole - Tower Park |
| KFC, Wessex Gate Retail Park, Broadstone Way, POOLE, BH15 3TE | 3.25 miles | Directions from BH21 1RW to KFC Poole - Wessex Gate Retail Park |
| KFC, Ashley Road, POOLE, BH14 0AX | 3.86 miles | Directions from BH21 1RW to KFC Poole - Ashley Road |
| KFC, Dolphin Centre, POOLE, BH15 1SZ | 4.29 miles | Directions from BH21 1RW to KFC Poole - The Dolphin Centre |
| KFC, Ringwood Road, FERNDOWN, BH22 9AH | 4.30 miles | Directions from BH21 1RW to KFC Ferndown - Ringwood Road |