Verwood (BH31) in Dorset recorded a trajectory score of 39.5/100, placing it in the fifth percentile nationally and indicating average market dynamics. Over the past five years, property prices grew at 1.4% compound annual growth rate, whilst rental yields expanded more substantially at 5.3% CAGR. The district experienced virtually flat population change at -0.1%, suggesting demographic stability without growth drivers. Currently classified as latent in gentrification stage, the area shows limited indicators of rapid transformation. These metrics suggest modest price appreciation paired with rental demand, though trajectory scores reflect constrained overall market momentum compared to national benchmarks.
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- 1Property prices up 0.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.3% per year
- 3Population declining at 0.1% per year
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What's changing in Verwood · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 1.4 points this month to 41/100, driven mainly by safety.
Verwood (BH31) common questions
Is Verwood up and coming?
Verwood (BH31) has a trajectory score of 41/100 (Average), placing it in the top 92% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 4.1 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Verwood safe?
Verwood has a safety score of 69/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Verwood?
The average property price in Verwood (BH31) is £322k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Verwood?
The median monthly rent in Verwood (BH31) is £1,223 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Verwood?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Salisbury (SP5), Christchurch (BH23), Ferndown (BH22), Salisbury (SP1), Bournemouth (BH11). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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