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BH21 6FF

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West Moors & Three Legged Cross

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Detailed insights for BH21 6FF

Overview

Postcode BH21 6FF is located in a rural hamlet, within the West Moors & Three Legged Cross ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the West Verwood area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Verwood is £59,110 per year. The nearest station is Pokesdown, about 7.8 miles away.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

West Verwood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,434 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

West Verwood has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.2%

Approximately 6.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in West Verwood is £59,110 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH21 6FF.

Flood risk

No risk

West Verwood near BH21 6FF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Pokesdown located about 7.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
338
Population density
109.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.54(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.95(+14%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.06(+9%)
Burglary
6.36(+129%)
Other theft
5.65(0%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
317
93.51%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
7
2.06%
Other White
6
1.77%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.59%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.59%
Total population: 339

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
75
25.51%
No qualifications
64
21.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
18.03%
Level 3 (A level)
48
16.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
9.18%
Total 16+ residents: 294

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
58
39.73%
Owns with a mortgage
51
34.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
15.75%
Other social rented
8
5.48%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.42%
Total households: 146

Property prices in West Moors & Three Legged Cross

Median price£392,500
Price per sq ft£402
Sales (last 12 months)150
Typical range (middle 50%)£316K – £477K

Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £392,500 (about £402 per square foot) in West Moors & Three Legged Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,750 up to £1,025,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Moors & Three Legged Cross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached90£450,000£440
Semi-Detached29£345,000£421
Terraced13£300,000£331
Flats18£158,500£250

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Moors & Three Legged Cross

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Moors & Three Legged Cross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£345,500£135,000£279,750£260,000
2017£360,000£148,500£280,000£240,000
2018£395,000£168,000£288,000£254,000
2019£370,000£140,000£294,000£260,000
2020£390,000£161,000£295,000£259,000
2021£430,000£159,000£330,000£285,000
2022£500,000£192,500£376,750£325,000
2023£480,000£177,000£345,000£350,000
2024£450,000£140,000£350,000£320,000
2025£435,000£158,500£350,000£340,000
2026£484,500£202,500£330,250£300,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Moors & Three Legged Cross.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Moors & Three Legged Cross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£339£224£335£341
2017£330£227£325£299
2018£348£239£355£317
2019£348£262£359£284
2020£375£262£372£294
2021£396£248£393£348
2022£430£266£446£377
2023£469£255£432£384
2024£424£243£461£404
2025£440£250£424£345
2026£399£285£443£331
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Moors & Three Legged Cross.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Moors & Three Legged Cross in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 5 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH21 6FF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH21 6FF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 2025Unit 46, Oak Field Road, Wimborne, BH21 6FEOtherLeasehold£225,000
20 Feb 2025Unit 5, Oak Field Road, Wimborne, BH21 6FEOtherLeasehold£429,950
17 Jul 2025Unit 55, Azura Close, Wimborne, BH21 6SZOtherLeasehold£240,000
07 Feb 2025Unit 63, Azura Close, Wimborne, BH21 6SZOtherLeasehold£225,000
02 May 2025Unit 1, 6, Old Barn Farm Road, Wimborne, BH21 6SPOtherFreehold£675,000

Schools

In the BH21 6FF postcode area, located within West Verwood, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dorset district (2025-26).

Band A£1,754
Band B£2,046
Band C£2,338
Band D£2,630
Band E£3,215
Band F£3,799
Band G£4,384
Band H£5,261

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BH21 6FF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andy Skeats

West Moors & Three Legged Cross - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

David Shortell

West Moors & Three Legged Cross - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Christopher Chope

Christchurch - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictDorsetE06000059
Parliamentary ConstituencyChristchurchE14001171
ParishVerwoodE04012819
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West VerwoodE02004245
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dorset 012BE01020412
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced2022-07-01

Frequently asked questions about BH21 6FF

Is BH21 6FF (West Verwood) safe?

The area around BH21 6FF records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near BH21 6FF?

The median sale price around BH21 6FF in West Verwood is £392,500 (about £402 per square foot) based on 150 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around BH21 6FF?

BH21 6FF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,434 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BH21 6FF (West Verwood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Christchurch covering BH21 6FF is Christopher Chope (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Andy Skeats (Conservative and Unionist Party) and David Shortell (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.