BH21 6RS is a safe, established residential area on Potterne Way, 0.6km from Claylake in Verwood. Administratively it sits within Verwood ward and the North Dorset constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BH21 6RS is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £598k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH21 6RS are sourced from Output Area E00103435 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POTTERNE WAY, BH21 6RS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POTTERNE WAY, BH21 6RS.
328
36
£ 50,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH21 6RS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BH21 6RS has a significant social housing presence — 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH21 6RS. The average age is 36.0. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 598,000
1 sales · Mean £ 598,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH21 6RS has low crime rates — 28 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
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pokesdown15.3 km
- Christchurch15.4 km
- Bournemouth15.5 km
Bus Stops
- Potterne Bridge0.3 km
- Potterne Bridge0.3 km
- Lake Road Surgery0.5 km
- Lake Road Surgery0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BH216RS · Data under Open Government Licence