Shetland View is in Verwood and in East Dorset district. BH31 6LS is located in the Verwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Dorset. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shetland View, Verwood, BH31 6LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH31 6LF, BH31 6LD, BH31 6LE, BH31 6LT, BH31 6EJ, BH31 6LL, BH31 6ES, BH31 6LJ, BH31 6EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH31 6LS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.1% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.9% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 6LS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.8% 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 | 25.7% | 24.3% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.3% | 56.8% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 12.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 10% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4.6% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 57.1% | 56.2% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| Good health | 34% | 32.6% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 8.4% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 6LS this area, 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 | 11.5% | 8% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 12.6% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 17.6% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 8.4% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 21.4% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 29% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 96.4% | 98.1% | 1.7% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 96% | 95.3% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 95.3% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.3% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 62.3% | 46.2% | 16.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shetland View was 19.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.4% lower than the Verwood average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Shetland View has the 12th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Verwood and the 296th lowest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Shetland View, Verwood, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2025-10-09 | £445,000 |
| 4 Shetland View, Verwood, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £408,000 | 2024-06-04 | £426,526 |
| 2 Shetland View, Verwood, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £393,000 | 2021-04-22 | £458,269 |
| 4 Shetland View, Verwood, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £284,000 | 2014-08-19 | £420,269 |
| 1 Shetland View, Verwood, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £256,000 | 2006-08-31 | £437,720 |
BH31 6LS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Community First School Hillside Road , BH31 7HE | 3out of 4 | 507 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England First School Coopers Lane , BH31 7PG | - not rated | 1,097 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Verwood Church of England First School Howe Lane , BH31 6JF | 4out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School Church Road , Three Legged Cross BH21 6RF | 4out of 4 | 3,045 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt Park Lane , Alderholt SP6 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 5,195 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 | 1,022 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Trullo | 60 Ringwood Road | 290 yd | |
| Spice of India | 77 Ringwood Road | 316 yd | |
| Hillside Community First School | Hillside Community First School Hillside Road | 588 yd | |
| Cafe Aroma | The Gables Ringwood Road | 595 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 1 - 2, The Old Pottery Manor Way | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swans | The Swans Pennine Way | 350 yd | |
| Monmouth Ash | Monmouth Ash, 93 Manor Road | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab and Pizza Hot | 2A Ringwood Road | 605 yd | |
| Harlees Fish & Chips | 94 Manor Road | 627 yd | |
| Champagne Chinese Takeaway | 9 Manor Road | 701 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Verwood Leisure Centre (Closed) Chiltern Drive | health and fitness suite | 309 yd |
| Hillside Community First School HILLSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 603 yd |
| Lifestyle The Hub BROCK WAY | health and fitness suite | 902 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 | 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% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.