Postcode BH31 6PY 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 12.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in West Verwood is £59,110 per year. The nearest station is Bournemouth located about 10.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Verwood Recreation Ground.
West Verwood has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,911 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 6% least deprived areas in England.
West Verwood has a very low crime rate, with approximately 12.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.4% 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 6PY.
West Verwood near BH31 6PY 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 10.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Verwood Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Verwood Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Champtoceaux Green | Small | Walking directions to Champtoceaux Green |
| 0.4 mi | Verwood Green | Small | Walking directions to Verwood 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 6PY postcode area, located within West Verwood, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH31 6PY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.