Postcode BH21 6RS is located in an urban city, within the Verwood 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 9.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Potterne Park.
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.
West Verwood has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.2% 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 6RS.
West Verwood near BH21 6RS has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Pokesdown located about 9.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Potterne Park | Large | Walking directions to Potterne Park |
Based on 183 recent sales, the median property price is £407,500 (about £400 per square foot) in Verwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £975,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 114 | £465,000 | £402 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £367,500 | £397 |
| Terraced | 27 | £270,000 | £418 |
| Flats | 18 | £189,500 | £290 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £381,500 | £165,000 | £270,000 | £215,000 |
| 2017 | £380,000 | £171,250 | £276,750 | £232,000 |
| 2018 | £392,500 | £185,000 | £285,000 | £230,000 |
| 2019 | £402,500 | £183,000 | £310,000 | £227,250 |
| 2020 | £402,500 | £182,250 | £305,000 | £233,250 |
| 2021 | £444,500 | £182,500 | £300,000 | £255,000 |
| 2022 | £495,000 | £198,000 | £352,000 | £285,000 |
| 2023 | £500,000 | £207,500 | £351,000 | £273,750 |
| 2024 | £485,000 | £202,500 | £315,000 | £288,000 |
| 2025 | £460,000 | £195,000 | £375,000 | £280,000 |
| 2026 | £440,000 | £157,000 | £365,000 | £295,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £308 | £315 | £311 | £302 |
| 2017 | £321 | £256 | £343 | £349 |
| 2018 | £344 | £302 | £345 | £369 |
| 2019 | £331 | £283 | £353 | £343 |
| 2020 | £347 | £274 | £356 | £357 |
| 2021 | £367 | £296 | £387 | £366 |
| 2022 | £414 | £352 | £420 | £416 |
| 2023 | £418 | £340 | £425 | £436 |
| 2024 | £396 | £341 | £407 | £412 |
| 2025 | £395 | £316 | £402 | £424 |
| 2026 | £411 | £303 | £330 | £414 |
There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH21 6RS.
In the BH21 6RS postcode area, located within West Verwood, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Dorset district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BH21 6RS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Simon Gibson
Verwood - Elected 2 May 2024
Spencer Grant Flower
Verwood - Elected 2 May 2024
Toni Bartley Coombs
Verwood - Elected 2 May 2024
Simon Hoare
North Dorset - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BH21 6RS 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 6RS in West Verwood is £407,500 (about £400 per square foot) based on 183 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to BH21 6RS, including Emmanuel Middle Church of England Middle School (Good) and Verwood Church of England First School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BH21 6RS 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).
The Member of Parliament for North Dorset covering BH21 6RS is Simon Hoare (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Simon Gibson (Conservative and Unionist Party), Spencer Grant Flower (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Toni Bartley Coombs (Conservative and Unionist Party).
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.