Postcode BH31 6XN 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 very low crime levels, with around 7.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in East Verwood is £61,238 per year. The nearest station is Christchurch located about 10.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
East Verwood has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,624 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 10% least deprived areas in England.
East Verwood has a very low crime rate, with approximately 7.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% 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 6XN.
East Verwood near BH31 6XN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Christchurch located about 10.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 208 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Verwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,000 up to £975,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 122 | £462,500 |
| Flats | 20 | £192,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £360,000 |
| Terraced | 42 | £277,500 |
10 year median price trend in Verwood
In the BH31 6XN postcode area, located within East Verwood, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH31 6XN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Ringwood Road, Dorset, BH31 7AL | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Ringwood Road, Dorset, BH31 7AJ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Central Stores | Ringwood Road, Dorset, BH31 7AD | Walking directions to Central Stores |
| 0.4 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.
Elected local representatives for BH31 6XN, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.