Cost of Living in BH31
Dorset
BH31 at a glance
Postcode district (BH31)£448k
Median home price
1,076
Sales (last 5y)
+61%
vs national median
£159
Est. council tax / mo
8.1/10
Deprivation decile
Figures describe the BH31 postcode district as a whole — a guide to the area, not a valuation of any one home. Prices from HM Land Registry; council tax is an estimate (verify your exact band below).
House prices in BH31
Postcode district (BH31)Median sale price over the last five years by property type, with how each compares to the national median.
| Property type | Median price | Sales (5y) | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £485,000 | 657 | +£75k |
| Semi-detached | £335,000 | 160 | +£75k |
| Terraced | £280,000 | 174 | +£62k |
| Flat | £197,500 | 99 | −£34k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Council tax in BH31
Band C
Estimated band
£1,911
Estimated annual cost
£159
Monthly (approx)
Council-tax band is an estimate, not a verified per-address figure. Check the exact band on GOV.UK.
Affordability & area context
Postcode district (BH31)BH31 sits at an average deprivation decile of 8.1 out of 10 (among the least deprived areas in England), based on the 10 neighbourhoods (LSOAs) it covers in the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Homes here typically sell for 61% more than the national median.