BH31 6DA is a sought-after residential area on Crescent Road, 0.3km 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 6DA offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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: Average house prices are around £400k. 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 6DA are sourced from Output Area E00103466 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRESCENT ROAD, BH31 6DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRESCENT ROAD, BH31 6DA.
312
52
£ 53,300 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
BH31 6DA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £400k, 97% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £400k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH31 6DA. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 387,500
8 sales · Mean £ 387,556
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH31 6DA 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.
school Local Schools
Hillside Community First School
Trinity Church of England First School
Emmanuel Middle Church of England Middle School
Verwood Church of England First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Lidl GmbH0.1 km
- Andrews Butchers (Verwood) Ltd0.9 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Ltd0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Monmouth Ash0.8 km
- The Swans0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Cafe Aroma0.7 km
- Hillside Community First School0.7 km
- Spice of India0.3 km
- Al Trullo0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.1 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Harlees Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Kebab and Pizza Hot0.7 km
- Champagne Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pokesdown16.6 km
- Christchurch16.6 km
- Bournemouth16.8 km
Bus Stops
- Verwood Industrial Estate0.0 km
- Verwood Industrial Estate0.1 km
- Ringwood Road Stores0.2 km
- Ringwood Road Stores0.2 km
- Opposite St Stephens Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH316DA · Data under Open Government Licence