Verwood Road is in Three Legged Cross, Wimborne and in East Dorset district. BH21 6RJ is located in the West Moors & Three Legged Cross electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Dorset. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Verwood Road, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, BH21 6RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH21 6UD, BH21 6SW, BH21 6RW, BH21 6SH, BH21 6RF, BH21 6RQ, BH21 6YY, BH21 6RY, BH21 6RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH21 6RJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 51% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 48% | 49% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.5% | 38.2% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 39.1% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 3.7% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 14.5% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.8% | 43.2% | -4.6% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 38% | 36.2% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 14.1% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.3% | 22% | 2.7% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.3% | 16% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 17.2% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 17.8% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 19.2% | 0.6% | 33.8% | -14.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.5% | 96.3% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.6% | 93.9% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 93.7% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.6% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 25.7% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.6% | 37.2% | 17.4% |
| Christian | 38.1% | 46.2% | -8.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Verwood Road was 113.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 223.4% higher than the Stour & Allen Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Verwood Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Stour & Allen Vale and the 147th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.1%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest View Verwood Road, Wimborne, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2023-07-14 | £598,463 |
| Stafford Cottage Verwood Road, Wimborne, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £1,062,500 | 2023-04-27 | £1,053,983 |
| Deerhurst Verwood Road, Wimborne, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2021-06-29 | £530,769 |
| Holly Hedge Verwood Road, Wimborne, Dorset Other, an established residential building | £534,600 | 2020-01-17 | £608,076 |
| Sika House Verwood Road, Wimborne, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2017-12-01 | £785,130 |
BH21 6RJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BH21 6RJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 138 |
| Part-Time Employee | 61 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 56 |
| Looking after home or family | 45 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 58 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Other | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School Church Road , Three Legged Cross BH21 6RF | 4out of 4 | 77 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Verwood Church of England First School Howe Lane , BH31 6JF | 4out of 4 | 2,051 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Moors, St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School Station Road , West Moors BH22 0JF | 3out of 4 | 3,197 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Community First School Hillside Road , BH31 7HE | 3out of 4 | 3,433 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England First School Coopers Lane , BH31 7PG | - not rated | 3,803 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Middle Church of England Middle School Howe Lane , BH31 6JF | 1out of 4 | 2,144 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Moors Middle School Heathfield Way , West Moors BH22 0DA | 3out of 4 | 4,320 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Three Legged Cross First School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 160 yd |
| Three Legged Cross Recreation Ground THE WHITE HOUSE THE WHITE HOUSE VERWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 497 yd |
| Magpies Sports Ground (Closed) Lower Common Lane | grass pitches | 1,087 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 72.2% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 51.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.