BH31 6ED is a sought-after residential area on Manor Road, 0.5km from Claylake in Verwood. Administratively it sits within Verwood ward and the North Dorset constituency.
For serious buyers, BH31 6ED is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 89% 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 £495k. 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 6ED are sourced from Output Area E00103450 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANOR ROAD, BH31 6ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANOR ROAD, BH31 6ED.
259
51
£ 50,100 /yr
38%
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
A sought-after, premium postcode. BH31 6ED's low deprivation rank, 89% ownership, and £495k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £495k 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 6ED. The average age is 50.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 495,000
1 sales · Mean £ 495,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH31 6ED has low crime rates — 8 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Monmouth Ash0.5 km
- The Swans0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Harlees Fish & Chips0.4 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Tibbles Teepees0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pokesdown15.9 km
- Bournemouth16.0 km
- Christchurch16.1 km
Bus Stops
- Manor Road0.1 km
- Manor Road0.1 km
- Badger Way0.2 km
- Badger Way0.2 km
- Burnbake Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BH316ED · Data under Open Government Licence