Dewlands Common, Verwood, BH31 6JL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH31 6JL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.9%	49.8%	-1.1%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	49.1%	50.2%	1.1%	49.0%	1.2%

Partnership Status

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 6JL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 70.5% 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	18.2%	18.3%	0.1%	37.9%	-19.6%
Married: Opposite sex	73.5%	70.5%	-3.0%	44.2%	26.3%
Separated	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	5.3%	6.7%	1.4%	9.1%	-2.4%
Widowed	1.9%	4.1%	2.2%	6.1%	-2.0%

Health

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 (88.8%) 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	54.1%	50%	-4.1%	48.4%	1.6%
Good health	34.1%	38.8%	4.7%	33.6%	5.2%
Fair health	8.4%	8.2%	-0.2%	12.7%	-4.5%
Bad health	3.1%	2.4%	-0.7%	4.0%	-1.6%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around BH31 6JL this area, 7.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	16.3%	7.8%	-8.5%	18.2%	-10.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.1%	10%	-2.1%	9.6%	0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.3%	15.9%	-0.4%	13.4%	2.5%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	9.6%	4.3%	5.3%	4.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.7%	13.3%	1.6%	16.9%	-3.6%
Degree or Similar	35.6%	41.5%	5.9%	33.8%	7.7%
Other	2.7%	1.9%	-0.8%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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)
Chinese	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
White	98.8%	98.8%	0.0%	81.4%	17.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.1%	0.8%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.4% 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	97.5%	96.4%	-1.1%	83.2%	13.2%
European Union	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	6.1%	-5.2%
Africa	0.9%	1.2%	0.3%	2.7%	-1.5%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	5.6%	-4.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	1.3%	-0.7%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.6%	96.4%	-0.2%	83.2%	13.2%
10+ Years	0%	2.1%	2.1%	9.8%	-7.7%
5-10 Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0%	-2.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88%	76.7%	11.3%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	10.5%	13.5%	-3.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.2%	37.2%	0.0%
Christian	55.3%	46.2%	9.1%
Other religion	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Not answered	6.3%	6.0%	0.3%

Safety

Is Dewlands Common Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dewlands Common was 17.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.2% lower than the Stour & Allen Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Dewlands Common has the 6th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Stour & Allen Vale and the 262nd lowest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£50,100

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in BH31 6JL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Dewlands Common are based on 14 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for East Dorset.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Dewlands Common, Verwood, BH31 6JL

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH31 6JL

Average Price
£663,213

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£663,213

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dewlands Common

Average Price
£716,529

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£716,529

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dewlands CommonStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Ashurst Dewlands Common, Verwood, Dorset Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2013-10-29	£506,693
The Pines Dewlands Common, Verwood, Dorset Detached, an established residential building	£370,000	2009-04-15	£700,382
Ashurst Dewlands Common, Verwood, Dorset Detached, an established residential building	£328,000	2008-05-23	£520,385
The Gables Dewlands Common, Verwood, Dorset Detached, an established residential building	£455,000	2007-12-06	£687,710
Ashurst Dewlands Common, Verwood, Dorset Detached, an established residential building	£110,250	1999-05-25	£445,500

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH31 6JL

Employment

BH31 6JL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 6JL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	90
Full-Time Employee	79
Part-Time Employee	45
Self-Employed	23
Student (economically inactive)	9
Looking after home or family	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Other	3
Unemployed	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Human health and social work activities	21
Construction	19
Education	14
Financial and insurance activities	12
Other	11
Manufacturing	11
Administrative and support service activities	10
Transport and storage	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Information and communication	6
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	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	602 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hillside Community First School Hillside Road , BH31 7HE	3out of 4	1,343 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Church of England First School Coopers Lane , BH31 7PG	- not rated	1,375 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	2,640 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	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	624 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Costa Coffee	1 - 2, The Old Pottery Manor Way		936 yd
Cafe Aroma	The Gables Ringwood Road		1,015 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Monmouth Ash	Monmouth Ash, 93 Manor Road	702 yd
The Swans	The Swans Pennine Way	908 yd
The Albion	The Albion Inn Station Road	966 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Harlees Fish & Chips	94 Manor Road	791 yd
Champagne Chinese Takeaway	9 Manor Road	833 yd
Kebab and Pizza Hot	2A Ringwood Road	1,011 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Emmanuel School EMMANUEL CHURCH OF ENGLAND VA MIDDLE SCHOOL EMMANUEL CHURCH OF ENGLAND VA MIDDLE SCHOOL HOWE LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	499 yd
Lifestyle The Hub BROCK WAY	health and fitness suite	751 yd
Verwood Leisure Centre (Closed) Chiltern Drive	health and fitness suite	916 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	17.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	90 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	550 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	550 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	1.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	75 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of BH31 6JL