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BH31 Area Report

Dorset

Data from 20 official government & open-data sources · Updated August 2026

£405,406
Median Price
Postcode district (BH31)
BELOW AVERAGE
Crime Level
Postcode district (BH31)
4
Schools Nearby
15/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
5.8/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in BH31

Rental Yield
4.4
Price Growth
5.4
Safety
7.5
Schools
7.4
Transport
1.5
Flood Risk
6
Healthcare
7
Broadband
5
Air Quality
10
Planning Friction
10
Climate Resilience
8

Crime Statistics

BELOW AVERAGE CRIMEPostcode district (BH31)

Below-average crime levels for this region.

40
Crimes/month
42
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend→ Stable

2025-07: 56
2025-08: 36
2025-09: 32
2025-10: 37
2025-11: 31
2025-12: 31
2026-01: 25
2026-02: 42
2026-03: 32
2026-04: 37
2026-05: 46
2026-06: 36
2025-072026-06

↓ 2% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Dorset)

DECILE 6/10 — 50–60% (less deprived)

Dorset has roughly average deprivation compared to the rest of England.

income
7
employment
6
education
6
health
7
crime
7
housing
4
environment
6

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Dorset (the HPI is only published at LAD level). BH31 spans 2 local authorities; Dorset is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the BH31-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£328,694
Dorset average
-0.7%
Annual Change
Cooling
Market

Average Price by Type

£519,963
Detached
£332,518
Semi-Detached
£267,302
Terraced
£170,958
Flat

Long-Term Price Trend

01/12/2002: £154,215
01/12/2003: £172,358
01/12/2004: £193,549
01/12/2005: £199,490
01/12/2006: £216,019
01/12/2007: £237,315
01/12/2008: £201,715
01/12/2009: £207,994
01/12/2010: £214,962
01/12/2011: £215,952
01/12/2012: £215,485
01/12/2013: £221,830
01/12/2014: £236,634
01/12/2015: £250,948
01/12/2016: £259,516
01/12/2017: £277,397
01/12/2018: £275,000
01/12/2019: £278,357
01/12/2020: £293,920
01/12/2021: £315,029
01/12/2022: £344,488
01/12/2023: £331,650
01/12/2024: £330,986
01/12/2025: £328,694
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

3
Primary
1
Secondary
4
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 4 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

40.9
Avg Attainment 8
-3.3% vs national (42.3)
36.8%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 41%
BELOW NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 25 secondary schools in Dorset

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25 · Deeper school scoring at schoolsnearme.ai

Transport Links

15/100
Limited public transport - car likely needed for most journeys.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in BH31 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£485,000
651 sales
Semi-detached
£340,000
155 sales
Terraced
£280,000
169 sales
Flat
£198,500
99 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Dorset. For the headline BH31 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

-0.7%
1 Year Change
cooling
Market Status
Dorset
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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C
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £1,911/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Green premium

Energy-efficient houses (EPC A-C) vs less efficient houses (EPC D-G) sold in BH31 in the last 5 years, compared £ per m².

-3.2%

EPC A-C houses here sell for 3.2% less per m² than EPC D-G houses, comparing homes of a similar age.

£4,342/m² (419 sales) vs £4,470/m² (442 sales)

The unadjusted comparison shows -2.9% — different because houses of different EPC ratings here also tend to be different ages, and older homes carry their own price premium or discount that has nothing to do with energy efficiency. The age-adjusted figure above compares only homes built in the same era.

For context, a national dataset published July 2026 models a uniform England-wide retrofit premium of +5.8% (medium retrofit) to +10.9% (predicted retrofit) by 2050 — a projection assumption applied equally to every dwelling type, not a local measurement. Panakaduwa, Figshare 2026 (CC BY 4.0). The -3.2% above is what BH31 buyers actually paid.

Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid · EPC Register (Supabase mirror) · Open Government Licence v3.0. Reliable from 20+ sales per band.

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Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
0/10
No restrictions
Designation Stack
0
No designations
Climate Resilience
8/10
Highly resilient
Planning Constraints:
Built-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (8)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (2)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Application counts are from a periodic national data extract and may not include the most recent submissions — check the council portal above for live status.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk

Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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Listed Buildings Nearby
4
Grade II

Source: Historic England

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre× No

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Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No active Environment Agency flood warnings right now. This is not a flood-zone assessment — check the long-term flood-risk service for this address.

Source: Environment Agency

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Food Hygiene Ratings

33 rated establishments within 1 mile

5/5
Average Rating
100%
Rated Good or Very Good
33
Total Establishments
The SwansPub/bar/nightclub
5/5
Monmouth AshPub/bar/nightclub
5/5
Verwood House Care HomeCaring Premises
5/5
Harlees Fish & ChipsTakeaway/sandwich shop
5/5
Al TrulloRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Elevation

34m
Elevatedabove sea level

At 34m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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