BH31 — VERWOOD | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in BH31

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BH31 is £498,396, which is 17% above the Dorset average of £425,376.

Properties in BH31 cost 73.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BH31 have risen 6.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£516,476	395
Semi-detached	£343,104	96
Terraced	£282,156	107
Flat	£210,203	55
All types	£498,396	676

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in BH31

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 11.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BH31 has a crime rate well 86% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

4.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

2.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

1.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in BH31

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BH31 has 4 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Emmanuel Church of England Middle School	Other	Good	mi
Hillside Community First School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Verwood Church of England First School	Primary	Good	mi
Trinity Church of England First School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

176,116

Population

Median Age

28%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

28.0%

Private rent

12.0%

Social rent

11.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BH31 are 345.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

345.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

85%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BH31 is collected by New Forest. The Band D rate is £2,091/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

BH31 — VERWOOD

Area Summary

BH31 (VERWOOD) offers above-average property prices (£498,396, 74% above national average), low crime (86% below national average), 4 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (345 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in BH31?

The average house price in BH31 (VERWOOD) is £498,396, based on 676 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 74% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 6.1% over the past year.

Is BH31 a safe area to live?

Crime in BH31 is significantly below the national average (11.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (4.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in BH31?

There are 4 schools in or near BH31. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in BH31?

Council tax in BH31 is collected by New Forest. The Band D rate is £2,091 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in BH31?

The average broadband download speed in BH31 is 345 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 93% of premises, ultrafast to 85%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in BH31 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 28% of homes in BH31 are owner-occupied. 12% are privately rented and 11% are social housing. The total population is approximately 176,116.