Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

ROSEBERY CLOSE, BH31 6DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROSEBERY CLOSE, BH31 6DU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

247

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 53,300 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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4/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

BH31 6DU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £255k, 66% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £255k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 4.6% year-on-year.

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

BH31 6DU is a sought-after residential area on Rosebery Close, 0.4km from Ebblake in Verwood. Administratively it sits within Verwood ward and the North Dorset constituency.

For serious buyers, BH31 6DU is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 66% 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 £255k, down 4.6% 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 6DU are sourced from Output Area E00171467 (shared with 24 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 6DU. The average age is 34.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 233,000

17 sales · Mean £ 234,879

Detached

£ 270,000

1 sales · Mean £ 270,000

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

BH31 6DU has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary4
Vehicle crime3
Public order2

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Christchurch15.7 km
  • Pokesdown15.9 km
  • Bournemouth16.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Forestside0.1 km
  • Forestside0.1 km
  • Woodlinken Drive0.4 km
  • Woodlinken Drive0.4 km
  • Woodlinken Drive0.4 km