BH31 6DN is a sought-after residential area on Burn Close, 0.4km from Claylake in Verwood. Administratively it sits within Verwood ward and the North Dorset constituency.
For serious buyers, BH31 6DN 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £380k. 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 6DN are sourced from Output Area E00103471 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BURN CLOSE, BH31 6DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURN CLOSE, BH31 6DN.
296
45
£ 53,300 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH31 6DN 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. BH31 6DN's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership, and £380k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH31 6DN. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 327,500
8 sales · Mean £ 334,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH31 6DN has low crime rates — 13 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
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Lidl GmbH0.9 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Ltd0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Christchurch15.8 km
- Pokesdown15.8 km
- Bournemouth15.9 km
Bus Stops
- Lake Road0.1 km
- Lake Road0.1 km
- Lake Road Surgery0.3 km
- Lake Road Surgery0.3 km
- Woodlinken Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH316DN · Data under Open Government Licence