Is BH31 6DH a safe place to live?

Yes, BH31 6DH is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 15 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in BH31 6DH?

The average property price in BH31 6DH is currently around £378k.

What is the population of BH31 6DH?

The population for the BH31 6DH area is approximately 296 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

BROOK DRIVE, BH31 6DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOK DRIVE, BH31 6DH.

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Population

296

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 53,300 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH31 6DH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10

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10/10

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2/10

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8/10

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1/10

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9/10

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2/10

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9/10

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4/10

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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BH31 6DH's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership, and £378k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 7.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH31 6DH is a sought-after residential area on Brook Drive, 0.5km from Claylake in Verwood. Administratively it sits within Verwood ward and the North Dorset constituency.

For serious buyers, BH31 6DH is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 88% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £378k, down 7.4% year-on-year. 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 6DH are sourced from Output Area E00103471 (shared with 7 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 6DH. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

51%Active

FT: 36%

Unemployed: 1%

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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 360,000

9 sales · Mean £ 366,111

Semi-Detached

£ 323,500

14 sales · Mean £ 323,210

Terraced

£ 350,000

1 sales · Mean £ 350,000

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

BH31 6DH has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences27

Anti-social behaviour9

Vehicle crime5

Burglary4

Public order4

school Local Schools

Emmanuel Middle Church of England Middle School

Good436 pupils1.4 km

Verwood Church of England First School

Outstanding308 pupils1.4 km

Hillside Community First School

Good229 pupils1.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Christchurch15.7 km
Pokesdown15.7 km
Bournemouth15.8 km

Bus Stops

Lake Road0.2 km
Lake Road0.2 km
Woodlinken Drive0.3 km
Woodlinken Drive0.3 km
Lake Road Surgery0.4 km