Postcode BH31 6HE 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in West Verwood is £59,110 per year. The nearest station is Pokesdown located about 9.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Potterne Park.
West Verwood has a moderate 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 a moderate crime rate, with approximately 48.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.3% 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 BH31 6HE.
West Verwood near BH31 6HE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Pokesdown located about 9.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Potterne Park | Large | Walking directions to Potterne Park |
Based on 194 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Verwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,000 up to £816,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 113 | £470,000 |
| Flats | 17 | £195,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £345,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £290,000 |
10 year median price trend in Verwood
In the BH31 6HE postcode area, located within West Verwood, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH31 6HE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons | Chiltern Drive, Verwood, BH31 6US | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.