BH31 postcode: what it's like to live there
The BH31 district covers Verwood, Alderholt, Ringwood. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 4 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£391k
England £300k
Recorded crime
37
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
8.2 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£39,168
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
86%
of homes
Council tax
£3,048
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
13 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in BH31
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£445k
Semi-detached
£358k
Terraced
£255k
Flat
£187k
Primary schools in BH31
- Hillside Community First School · BH31 7HE · Remains Good (2023)
- Trinity Church of England First School · BH31 7PG · Good or better in every area (2025)
- Verwood Church of England First School · BH31 6JF · Good (2023)
Secondary schools nearby
- Ringwood School Academy · BH24 1SE · Remains Good (2022) · Top 18% in England
- Ferndown Upper School · BH22 9EY · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 41% in England
- The Burgate School and Sixth Form · SP6 1EZ · Standards maintained (2024) · Top 29% in England
- Queen Elizabeth's School · BH21 4DT · Requires improvement (2023) · Bottom 43% in England
- LeAF Studio · BH11 9JW · Good or better in every area (2024) · Bottom 22% in England
- Oak Academy · BH11 9JJ · Requires improvement in some areas (2024) · Bottom 3% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in BH31
- Hillside Pre-School and Early Learning Group · BH31 7HE · Good (Ofsted)
- Orchard Day Nursery · BH31 7PG
- Happy Days Nursery and Pre-school · BH31 6HT
GP surgeries in BH31
- The Verwood Surgery · BH31 7PY
Neighbourhoods in BH31
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of BH31 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Verwood | 52% | £391k | Very low | 16 min |
| West Verwood | 46% | £420k | Very low | 10 min |
Questions
Where is the BH31 postcode?
BH31 covers 4 neighbourhoods in Verwood, Alderholt, Ringwood, with 301 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in BH31?
The typical home price across BH31's neighbourhoods is £391k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in BH31?
3 primary and 0 secondary state schools have a BH31 postcode.