BH31 6DX is a safe, established residential area on Manor Road, 0.4km from Claylake in Verwood. Administratively it sits within Verwood ward and the North Dorset constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BH31 6DX is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £457k, down 9.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH31 6DX are sourced from Output Area E00103433 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANOR ROAD, BH31 6DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANOR ROAD, BH31 6DX.
470
44
£ 50,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH31 6DX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
BH31 6DX has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 9.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH31 6DX. The average age is 43.7. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 522,500
8 sales · Mean £ 511,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH31 6DX has low crime rates — 7 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.
school Local Schools
Emmanuel Middle Church of England Middle School
Verwood Church of England First School
Hillside Community First School
Trinity Church of England First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Lidl GmbH0.9 km
- Tibbles Teepees0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Monmouth Ash0.5 km
- The Swans0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Harlees Fish & Chips0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Al Trullo1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pokesdown16.0 km
- Bournemouth16.0 km
- Christchurch16.1 km
Bus Stops
- Manor Road0.0 km
- Manor Road0.0 km
- Badger Way0.1 km
- Badger Way0.2 km
- Burnbake Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH316DX · Data under Open Government Licence