Glenwood Road is in Verwood and in East Dorset district. BH31 6HU is located in the Verwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Dorset. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Glenwood Road, Verwood, BH31 6HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH31 6EA, BH31 6XE, BH31 6DT, BH31 6HX, BH31 6TG, BH31 6TQ, BH31 6UP, BH31 6HP, BH31 6HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH31 6HU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 51.9% | 4.9% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 53% | 48.1% | -4.9% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BH31 6HU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.4% | 22.8% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.3% | 58.3% | -10.0% | 44.2% | 14.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 7.9% | 4.3% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 9.1% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.7% | 52.9% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 35% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 10.8% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 5% | 1% | -4.0% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.3% | 13% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 7.5% | -8.4% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 17% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 21.3% | 12.6% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.8% | 30.8% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 100% | 99.3% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 98.7% | 96.3% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 95.3% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 76.7% | 13.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glenwood Road was 13.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.7% lower than the Stour & Allen Vale average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Glenwood Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Stour & Allen Vale and the 176th lowest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11A Glenwood Road, Verwood, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-03-11 | £462,260 |
| 41 Glenwood Road, Verwood, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2024-11-29 | £563,082 |
| Penjerrick Glenwood Road, Verwood, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2024-08-16 | £461,792 |
| 5A Glenwood Road, Verwood, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-09-08 | £257,591 |
| 43 Glenwood Road, Verwood, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-06-08 | £506,653 |
BH31 6HU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BH31 6HU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verwood Church of England First School Howe Lane , BH31 6JF | 4out of 4 | 480 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Community First School Hillside Road , BH31 7HE | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England First School Coopers Lane , BH31 7PG | - not rated | 1,315 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School Church Road , Three Legged Cross BH21 6RF | 4out of 4 | 2,549 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 347 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 1 - 2, The Old Pottery Manor Way | 793 yd | |
| Cafe Aroma | The Gables Ringwood Road | 804 yd | |
| Hillside Community First School | Hillside Community First School Hillside Road | 996 yd | |
| Al Trullo | 60 Ringwood Road | 1,035 yd | |
| Spice of India | 77 Ringwood Road | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monmouth Ash | Monmouth Ash, 93 Manor Road | 185 yd | |
| The Swans | The Swans Pennine Way | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlees Fish & Chips | 94 Manor Road | 269 yd | |
| Champagne Chinese Takeaway | 9 Manor Road | 696 yd | |
| Kebab and Pizza Hot | 2A Ringwood Road | 805 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Verwood Leisure Centre (Closed) Chiltern Drive | health and fitness suite | 465 yd |
| Emmanuel School EMMANUEL CHURCH OF ENGLAND VA MIDDLE SCHOOL EMMANUEL CHURCH OF ENGLAND VA MIDDLE SCHOOL HOWE LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 487 yd |
| Lifestyle The Hub BROCK WAY | health and fitness suite | 756 yd |
| Hillside Community First School HILLSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,033 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 | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| 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 | 72.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.