Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

LAKE ROAD, BH31 6BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAKE ROAD, BH31 6BU.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 53,300 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BH31 6BU combines high owner-occupation (97%), strong property values (£530k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £530k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH31 6BU is a sought-after residential area on Lake Road, 0.4km from Town, New in Verwood. Administratively it sits within Verwood ward and the North Dorset constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BH31, BH31 6BU offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 97% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £530k. 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 6BU are sourced from Output Area E00103466 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH31 6BU. The average age is 52.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 500,000

9 sales · Mean £ 517,555

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BH31 6BU has low crime rates — 8 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.

Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson4
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1

school Local Schools

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Hillside Community First School

Good229 pupils0.8 km
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Trinity Church of England First School

Outstanding132 pupils1.4 km
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Emmanuel Middle Church of England Middle School

Good436 pupils1.4 km
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Verwood Church of England First School

Outstanding308 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Lidl GmbH0.4 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative Ltd0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Swans0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Hillside Community First School1.0 km
  • Spice of India0.6 km
  • Al Trullo0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Christchurch16.4 km
  • Pokesdown16.4 km
  • Bournemouth16.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Lake Road0.1 km
  • Lake Road0.1 km
  • Verwood Industrial Estate0.3 km
  • Ringwood Road Stores0.3 km
  • Ringwood Road Stores0.3 km