Postcode BH21 6RP is located in a rural hamlet, within the West Moors & Three Legged Cross area 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 median sale price in West Moors & Three Legged Cross is £395,000 (around £416 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £330,000 and £470,000. The nearest station is Bournemouth, about 9.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
West Verwood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,531 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
West Verwood has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in West Verwood is £59,110 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH21 6RP.
West Verwood near BH21 6RP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bournemouth located about 9.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 (about £416 per square foot) in West Moors & Three Legged Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,750 up to £1,025,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 89 | £445,000 | £442 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £345,000 | £428 |
| Terraced | 14 | £312,500 | £350 |
| Flats | 14 | £197,500 | £272 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £360,000 | £124,000 | £276,500 | £270,000 |
| 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 | £167,000 | £350,000 | £340,000 |
| 2026 | £455,000 | £203,750 | £345,000 | £327,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £334 | £209 | £347 | £342 |
| 2017 | £330 | £227 | £315 | £299 |
| 2018 | £348 | £239 | £355 | £317 |
| 2019 | £348 | £262 | £359 | £284 |
| 2020 | £373 | £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 | £266 | £424 | £345 |
| 2026 | £450 | £275 | £402 | £357 |
No sales records found in the last 18 months.
In the BH21 6RP postcode area, located within West Verwood, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Feb 2023. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Verwood Church of England First School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Sept 2023. | |
| 1.0 mi | Middle deemed secondary | Emmanuel Church of England Middle School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 May 2022. |
Annual council tax rates for Dorset district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BH21 6RP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andy Skeats
West Moors & Three Legged Cross - Elected 2 May 2024
David Shortell
West Moors & Three Legged Cross - Elected 2 May 2024
Christopher Chope
Christchurch - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BH21 6RP 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.
The median sale price around BH21 6RP in West Moors & Three Legged Cross is £395,000 (about £416 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to BH21 6RP, including Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School (Good), Verwood Church of England First School (Good) and Emmanuel Church of England Middle School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
BH21 6RP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,531 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Christchurch covering BH21 6RP 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).