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About

West Verwood is a residential area located in the eastern part of Dorset, near the border with Hampshire. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, including detached homes, bungalows, and smaller terraced properties. It is situated close to the larger town of Verwood, which provides local amenities such as shops, schools, and leisure facilities. The surrounding landscape features heathland and woodland, typical of the Dorset countryside.

Transport links in West Verwood include easy access to the A31, connecting the area to Bournemouth and Southampton. Public transport options are limited, with most residents relying on private vehicles. The nearby Moors Valley Country Park offers outdoor activities, including walking and cycling trails. The area has a quiet, suburban feel, with a mix of families and older residents. Development has been gradual, with some newer housing estates expanding the community in recent years.

Area overview

On average West Verwood has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in West Verwood is £50,100 per year. There are 3 schools in West Verwood: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Verwood Population
7,487
Population density
671.8 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,126
95.17%
Other White
162
2.16%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
35
0.47%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
31
0.41%
Irish
30
0.4%
Total population: 7,488

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,417
45.78%
Owns with a mortgage
965
31.18%
Other social rented
345
11.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
283
9.14%
Other forms of private rent
46
1.49%
Total households: 3,095

Property prices in West Verwood

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £419,000 in West Verwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £138,000 up to £816,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Verwood in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Verwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached64£477,500
Flats14£190,000
Semi-Detached10£332,500
Terraced14£292,500

10 years median price trend in West Verwood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Verwood.

All postcodes in West Verwood

BH316PL

Dewlands Road

BH316XB

Beech Close

BH317BX

West Verwood

BH317PN

Field Place

BH216QZ

Old Barn Farm Road

BH216SJ

Bay Close

BH216SQ

Ringwood Road

BH317BZ

West Verwood

BH317DA

West Verwood

BH316LB

Howe Lane

BH316PQ

Dewlands Road

BH216PB

Dymewood Road

BH316JG

Church Hill

BH316QF

Bakers Farm Road

BH317PS

Peel Close

BH216RH

Crab Orchard Way

BH216SY

Liberty Close

BH316HP

Keswick Way

BH316XA

Beech Close

BH316YH

Churchfield

BH316EH

Newtown Road

BH216RY

Furzelands Road

BH216XX

Greycot Close

BH316JB

Firs Glen Road

BH316JS

Hayward Crescent

BH316LY

Newtown Lane

BH316TN

Monmouth Close

BH216FR

West Verwood

BH216QT

Fern Bank

BH216RG

Church Road

BH216SA

Broad Mead Road

BH216UD

Camellia Close

BH316EE

Manor Road

BH317LA

Caradon Place

BH317LR

Albion Way

BH317PP

Holm Oak Close

BH317PU

Peel Close

BH317JH

Forge Lane

BH316EB

Manor Lane

BH316LR

Mandalay Close

BH317AY

Jenner Close

BH317LT

Albion Way

BH317PW

Brickyard Lane

BH317QE

Jenner Close

BH216FF

Liberty Close

BH216RZ

Furzelands Road

BH216RT

Crab Orchard Way

BH216SH

Evergreen Close

BH316XW

Haywards Farm Close

BH317LS

Albion Way

BH317PA

Champtoceaux Avenue

BH317QB

Peel Close

BH317QF

Jenner Close

BH216QU

Church Road

BH216RJ

Verwood Road

BH317PY

Jenner Close

BH316DY

Manor Road

BH316HZ

St Michaels Road

BH316TQ

Burley Close

BH216QY

Ringwood Road

BH316QE

Sleepbrook Close

BH317DR

West Verwood

BH317PR

Field Place

BH216YU

Fryers Road

BH316HS

Hayward Way

BH316LH

Jessica Avenue

BH316PU

Forest Lane

BH317AQ

Black Moor Road

BH216RS

Chiltern Drive

BH216RU

Lower Common Lane

BH316TU

Bingham Close

BH317BW

West Verwood

BH317DQ

Eastworth Road

BH216FA

Crane Way

BH216QA

Church Road

BH216RB

Ringwood Road

BH216RQ

Church Road

BH316BG

Church Hill

BH216RD

Ringwood Road

BH317PJ

Eastworth Road

BH216RF

Church Road

BH216SP

Crane Way

BH316DR

Copse Road

BH316DT

Manor Lane

BH316JQ

Bugdens Lane

BH317LB

Brickyard Lane

BH216FB

Thorne Way

BH216RL

Verwood Road

BH216RN

Burn Close

BH216SZ

Azura Close

BH317PL

Edmondsham Road

BH317LG

Brickyard Lane

BH317DN

West Verwood

BH216RP

Crab Orchard Way

BH216YZ

West Avenue

BH316LU

Dewlands Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.