Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

BH31 6DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH31 6DW.

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Population

347

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 50,100 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

BH31 6DW is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 94% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

BH31 6DW is a sought-after residential area located 0.1km from Verwood in Verwood. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Verwood ward and the North Dorset constituency.

Day-to-day life in BH31 6DW has the character of a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 6DW are sourced from Output Area E00103441 (shared with 45 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 6DW. The average age is 56.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

BH31 6DW has low crime rates — 22 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.

Violence and sexual offences30
Anti-social behaviour15
Shoplifting11
Criminal damage and arson9
Public order9

school Local Schools

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Hillside Community First School

Good229 pupils0.5 km
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Trinity Church of England First School

Outstanding132 pupils0.5 km
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Emmanuel Middle Church of England Middle School

Good436 pupils1.0 km
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Verwood Church of England First School

Outstanding308 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Lidl GmbH0.9 km
  • Andrews Butchers (Verwood) Ltd0.1 km
  • Tibbles Teepees1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Monmouth Ash0.7 km
  • The Swans0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Cafe Aroma0.2 km
  • Hillside Community First School0.4 km
  • Spice of India0.7 km
  • Al Trullo0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.1 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Harlees Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • Kebab and Pizza Hot0.2 km
  • Champagne Chinese Takeaway0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pokesdown17.1 km
  • Bournemouth17.1 km
  • Christchurch17.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Library0.0 km
  • Verwood Memorial Hall0.1 km
  • Fire Station0.2 km
  • Fire Station0.2 km
  • Verwood Memorial Hall0.2 km