Station Road is in Verwood and in East Dorset district. BH31 7LB 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 Station Road, Verwood, BH31 7LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH31 7LS, BH31 7LA, BH31 6LH, BH31 7PW, BH31 6LQ, BH31 6NN, BH31 6PL, BH31 6PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH31 7LB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% 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 | 51.8% | 55.3% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 4.3% |
| Male | 48.2% | 44.7% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -4.3% |
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 7LB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64% 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 | 19.7% | 11.6% | -8.1% | 37.9% | -26.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.9% | 64% | 4.1% | 44.2% | 19.8% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 9.9% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 14% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
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 | 31.5% | 36% | 4.5% | 48.4% | -12.4% |
| Good health | 46.4% | 36.5% | -9.9% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 22.2% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 9.5% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 24.8% | 22.4% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 12.1% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 14.4% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 10.9% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 5.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 13.8% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 23.6% | -1.2% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 100% | 99.5% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 18.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 96.4% | 96.8% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 96.8% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 61.6% | 46.2% | 15.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Road was 50.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.7% higher than the Stour & Allen Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Station Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Stour & Allen Vale and the 435th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henbury Station Road, Verwood, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2021-02-22 | £792,000 |
| Henbury Station Road, Verwood, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £387,950 | 2005-08-09 | £704,717 |
| Henbury Station Road, Verwood, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £57,500 | 1996-03-08 | £321,610 |
BH31 7LB 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 7LB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 50% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 87 |
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Church of England First School Coopers Lane , BH31 7PG | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Community First School Hillside Road , BH31 7HE | 3out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Verwood Church of England First School Howe Lane , BH31 6JF | 4out of 4 | 1,562 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 | 3,578 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranborne Church of England First School Water Street , Cranborne BH21 5QB | - not rated | 4,783 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 | 1,553 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranborne Middle School Cranborne , BH21 5RP | 3out of 4 | 5,016 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beeches School Aurora Boveridge College , Cranborne BH21 5RT | - not rated | 5,291 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Albion | The Albion Inn Station Road | 1 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champagne Chinese Takeaway | 9 Manor Road | 973 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lifestyle The Hub BROCK WAY | health and fitness suite | 767 yd |
| Trinity Ce Va First School COOPERS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 960 yd |
| Crane Valley Golf Club THE CLUBHOUSE THE CLUBHOUSE ROMFORD | golf | 1,085 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.