BH31 6BB is a sought-after residential area on Black Moor Road, 0.2km from Ebblake in Verwood. Administratively it sits within Verwood ward and the North Dorset constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BH31, BH31 6BB offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, energy and utilities. At 35 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 66% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for BH31 6BB are sourced from Output Area E00171467 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLACK MOOR ROAD, BH31 6BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACK MOOR ROAD, BH31 6BB.
247
35
£ 53,300 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. BH31 6BB's low deprivation rank, 66% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH31 6BB. The average age is 34.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH31 6BB has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Christchurch15.4 km
- Pokesdown15.6 km
- Bournemouth15.9 km
Bus Stops
- Industrial Estate0.2 km
- Forestside0.2 km
- Forestside0.2 km
- Ebblake Bridge0.3 km
- Ebblake Bridge0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH316BB · Data under Open Government Licence