Postcode BH31 6JU is located in an urban city, within the Verwood ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the East Verwood area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in East Verwood is £61,238 per year. The nearest station is Pokesdown located about 10.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Champtoceaux Green.
East Verwood has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,984 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 15% least deprived areas in England.
East Verwood has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in East Verwood is £61,238 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH31 6JU.
East Verwood near BH31 6JU 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 10.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Champtoceaux Green | Small | Walking directions to Champtoceaux Green |
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 6JU postcode area, located within East Verwood, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH31 6JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Chiltern Drive, Verwood, BH31 6US | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Ringwood Road, Dorset, BH31 7AJ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 2-4 Ringwood Road, Verwood, BH31 7AQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.