Acacia Avenue is in Verwood and in East Dorset district. BH31 6XF 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 Acacia Avenue, Verwood, BH31 6XF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH31 6XG, BH31 6UH, BH31 6YS, BH31 6UB, BH31 6XJ, BH31 6UA, BH31 6BT, BH31 6DU, BH31 6XY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH31 6XF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 52.6% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 47.3% | 47.4% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 6XF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.7% 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 | 12.1% | 14.5% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -23.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 71.1% | 62.7% | -8.4% | 44.2% | 18.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7% | 6.8% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 14.1% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.9% | 40% | 8.1% | 48.4% | -8.4% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 33.5% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 22.3% | 19.3% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 6.9% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.9% | 22.1% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 13.4% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 11.9% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 10.3% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 17% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 20.9% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 7.4% | 4.3% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| White | 100% | 98.5% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 97.4% | 94.5% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 94.9% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 76.7% | 12.4% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27% | 37.2% | -10.2% |
| Christian | 65.3% | 46.2% | 19.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Acacia Avenue was 3.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.5% lower than the Verwood average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Acacia Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Verwood and the 11th lowest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Acacia Avenue, Verwood, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £357,000 | 2024-11-06 | £365,491 |
| 33 Acacia Avenue, Verwood, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-09-18 | £363,208 |
| 19 Acacia Avenue, Verwood, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-03-08 | £375,553 |
| 43 Acacia Avenue, Verwood, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2022-12-22 | £212,565 |
| 19 Acacia Avenue, Verwood, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-03-11 | £346,552 |
BH31 6XF 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 6XF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 53% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 133 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Community First School Hillside Road , BH31 7HE | 3out of 4 | 1,797 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Verwood Church of England First School Howe Lane , BH31 6JF | 4out of 4 | 2,059 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England First School Coopers Lane , BH31 7PG | - not rated | 2,441 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 | 2,984 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ives Primary & Nursery School Sandy Lane , St. Ives BH24 2LE | 4out of 4 | 4,825 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 | 1,913 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheiling College Horton Road , Ashley BH24 2EB | - not rated | 4,982 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheiling School Horton Road , Ashley BH24 2EB | - not rated | 4,982 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ringwood Waldorf School Folly Farm Lane , Ashley BH24 2NN | - not rated | 5,074 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Potterne Park POTTERNE PARK POTTERNE PARK POTTERNE WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 833 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 | 12.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 4.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 4.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 4.0% |
| 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 | 88.0% |
| Median download speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 24.64 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 24.64 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.29 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.