Merley Lane, Wimborne
House prices, sold prices and local information for BH21 1RY, BH21 3AZ, BH21 3AG.
Free, no sign-up. Other sites charge up to £25.
At a glance
22 property sales on Merley Lane, Wimborne have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 15 Feb 2019. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £496,157. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 68% detached, 18% flat, 9% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Merley Lane range from £170,000 to £780,000. 82% of homes sold here were freehold and 18% leasehold.
House prices on Merley Lane compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Merley Lane has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all BH21 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 82% freehold and 18% leasehold across 22 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £496,157 | 2 Oct 2017 |
| Flat | 4 | £198,500 | 15 Feb 2019 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £262,500 | 6 Jun 2018 |
| Terraced | 1 | £217,000 | 22 Oct 2018 |
Sold prices on Merley Lane
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1, Foxcroft, 77, Merley Lane BH21 3AZ | 15 Feb 2019 | £223,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 89, Merley Lane BH21 3AZ | 22 Oct 2018 | £217,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 4, Foxcroft, 77, Merley Lane BH21 3AZ | 14 Sep 2018 | £211,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 125, Merley Lane BH21 3AG | 6 Jun 2018 | £290,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Flat 6, Foxcroft, 77, Merley Lane BH21 3AZ | 17 Nov 2017 | £190,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 56, Merley Lane BH21 1RY | 2 Oct 2017 | £470,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 31, Merley Lane BH21 1RU | 28 Jul 2017 | £700,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 58, Merley Lane BH21 1RY | 13 Apr 2017 | £525,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 29, Merley Lane BH21 1RU | 9 Mar 2017 | £780,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 107, Merley Lane BH21 3AZ | 12 Dec 2016 | £235,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 54A, Merley Lane BH21 1RY | 8 Dec 2016 | £495,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Flat 4, Foxcroft, 77, Merley Lane BH21 3AZ | 24 Nov 2016 | £170,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 54B, Merley Lane BH21 1RY | 9 Sep 2016 | £480,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 54C, Merley Lane BH21 1RY | 7 Sep 2016 | £495,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 46, Merley Lane BH21 1RY | 4 Aug 2016 | £572,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 54, Merley Lane BH21 1RY | 1 Aug 2016 | £320,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 60, Merley Lane BH21 1RY | 5 Jul 2016 | £555,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 60A, Merley Lane BH21 1RY | 17 Jun 2016 | £465,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 60C, Merley Lane BH21 1RY | 13 May 2016 | £450,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 123, Merley Lane BH21 3AG | 22 Apr 2016 | £360,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 60B, Merley Lane BH21 1RY | 24 Mar 2016 | £397,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 42, Merley Lane BH21 1RY | 22 Jan 2016 | £377,850 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Flat 4, Foxcroft, 77, Merley Lane | £170,000 (Nov 2016) → £211,000 (Sep 2018) | +24% over 2 yrs |
Buying on Merley Lane?
Schools near Merley Lane
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merley First School 292 pupils | Primary | 5–9 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Canford School 650 pupils | Other independent school Anglican/Church of England | 13–18 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| The White House School 46 pupils | Other independent special school | 6–14 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne 148 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–9 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Bearwood Primary and Nursery School 253 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Broadstone Middle School 542 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Hayeswood First School 148 pupils | Primary | 5–9 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Beaucroft Foundation School 241 pupils | Foundation special school | 4–19 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Parkstone (Dorset) station 4.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min walk
- Branksome station 4.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min walk
- Poole station 4.5 mi · 1 hr 30 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Cockerell Close (N-bound, Sopwith Crescent) 2 min walk
- Selkirk Close (W-bound, Merley Lane) 2 min walk
- Cockerell Close (opp, Sopwith Crescent) 2 min walk
- Selkirk Close (E-bound, Merley Lane) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Quarter Jack Surgery
Rodways Corner, Wimborne · 1.3 mi - Walford Mill Medical Centre
Knobcrook Road, Wimborne · 1.9 mi - The Harvey Practice
18 Kirkway, Broadstone · 2.0 mi - The Hadleigh Practice
Hadleigh Practice, 20 Kirkway, Broadstone · 2.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar Gordon Road · 1.0 mi
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Minster BP · 1.1 mi
- Waitrose Waitrose Wimborne · 1.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Wimborne · 1.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Rowlands Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- The Quarter Jack Pharmacy · 1.3 mi
- Avicenna Pharmacy · 1.8 mi
Dentists
- South Coast Dental Specialists · 0.7 mi
- South Coast Dental Specialist · 0.7 mi
- Wimborne Dental Health Practice · 1.4 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 77.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 10.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 767 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 53.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 29.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,739 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 96% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 77% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 77% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 94% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 96% | 92% |
Share of homes across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Merley Lane
Loading energy certificates…
Who lives around Merley Lane
Ethnic group
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.7% | 91.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 1.5% |
Religion
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.8% |
| No religion | 39% | 42.2% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 84.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 5.1% | 15.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.2% | 19% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.3% | 14.1% |
| No qualifications | 11.8% | 15.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11% | 9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 6% |
| Other qualifications | 2.7% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.6% | 47.5% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 34.1% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 13.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 41% | 43.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 37.1% | 27.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 12.7% | 9.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 9.2% | 19.4% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Planning and heritage near Merley Lane
Checking conservation areas, listed buildings and other designations…
Noise, radon and ground hazards
Checking…
Planning applications near Merley Lane
Recent planning applications around Merley Lane from the council's planning register. Choose how far to look:
Checking recent planning applications…
Thinking of selling on Merley Lane?
What's my home worth?
Get an instant estimate from what you paid and how prices in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have moved since.
Council tax here
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Band D is £2,436 a year (Band A £1,624). See every band.
Estate agents near Merley Lane
- goadsby 1.5 mi
- Hearnes 1.5 mi
- Palmer Snell 2.0 mi
- Austin & Wyatt 2.8 mi
- Palmer Snell 2.9 mi
Agent locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. More local agents
What's it like living on Merley Lane?
No reviews yet. Live here, or used to? Be the first to say what it's like.
Write a review of Merley Lane
Nearby streets in BH21
- Leigh Road£303k
- Sopwith Crescent£423k
- Strickland Way£309k
- Cutlers Place£393k
- Constance Road£414k
- Wheatsheaf Road£490k
- Wimborne Road West£391k
- Bluebell Crescent£434k
- Rempstone Road£484k
- Wareham Road£608k
- Merley Ways£776k
- Allenview Road£239k