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About

Beacon ward sits in the north of the town of Poole, bordering the large urban green space of Upton Country Park. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing developments from different periods, alongside local schools and community facilities. Its western edge is defined by the A349, a major route connecting Poole to the wider Dorset region.

A notable local feature is the presence of the historic Upton House and its surrounding parkland, which provides a significant area of public access green space on the ward's boundary. The ward's layout includes several smaller parks and playing fields integrated within its neighbourhoods. Residential roads are generally quiet, with the main commercial activity focused along Blandford Road serving local needs.

Area overview

On average Beacon has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Beacon is £55,192 per year. There are 4 schools in Beacon: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Beacon is home to around 5,168 people, with a population density of about 48.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Beacon Population
5,168
Population density
48.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.44(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.51(-44%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.61(-14%)
Other theft
5.42(-4%)
Burglary
5.03(+84%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,732
91.56%
Other White
170
3.29%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
38
0.74%
Irish
36
0.7%
African
29
0.56%
Total population: 5,168

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,694
38.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
762
17.15%
Level 3 (A level)
683
15.38%
No qualifications
539
12.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
388
8.73%
Total 16+ residents: 4,442

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,114
55.98%
Owns with a mortgage
463
23.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
195
9.8%
Other social rented
119
5.98%
Other forms of private rent
77
3.87%
Total households: 1,990

Property prices in Beacon

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £421,872 in Beacon area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,655,337.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Beacon in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Beacon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached41£540,000
Flats1£365,000
Semi-Detached13£390,000
Terraced11£350,000

10 years median price trend in Beacon

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beacon.

All postcodes in Beacon

DT118LQ

Beacon

SP85SW

Beacon

DT118NE

The Glebe

DT118PJ

The Paddocks

DT118LL

Blandford Road

DT118PY

New Field Lane

DT118QA

Fairfield Road

SP70PX

Cherry Orchard Lane

SP70LZ

Drones Lane

SP70ND

Beacon

DT118LY

Higher Street

DT118TP

Bessells Lane

SP70BB

Beacon

SP70JN

Beacon

SP85LY

Woodville

SP55AP

Beacon

SP70BL

Bozley Hill

SP70DN

Ash Tree Lane

SP70EA

Dinah's Hollow

DT101JB

Hunt's Hill

DT101JH

Church Close

DT102DA

Rambler Cottages

DT118LH

Fontmell Hill

DT118NJ

Tower Hill

DT118PR

East Kennel Cottages

SP70BX

Pitts Lane

SP70JA

St James

SP70JS

Marshlands

SP70LP

Church Lane

SP85RS

Fifehead Hill

DT102DB

Beacon

DT118LJ

Blandford Road

DT118DR

Ash Grove

DT118QT

Oakwood Drive

SP70AA

Little Frys

SP55AQ

Green Lane

SP70LQ

Church Lane

SP70NW

North Street

SP85SD

Quarry Close

DT118LG

Beacon

DT118QB

Ivy Porch Cottages

SP70JW

Beacon

SP70NJ

Sandpit Lane

SP70AX

Green Lane

SP70BH

Bozley Hill

SP70QE

Church Close

SP70QZ

Elbury View

DT118PX

The Glebe

SP70AE

Green Lane

SP70BN

Bozley Hill

SP70JQ

Drones Lane

DT118QU

Beacon

DT118FZ

Beacon

SP70JX

Beacon

SP70BS

Cann Hill

SP85RT

Fifehead Hill

DT118NG

Dunns Lane

SP70BF

Woodbridge Lane

SP70NH

North Street

SP85RZ

The Street

DT118LZ

Shute Lane

DT118NT

Miles Field

DT118QQ

Telegraph Street

SP55AJ

Green Lane

SP70AR

Black Ven Cottages

SP85LX

Woodville

SP70BZ

Hillside

SP70DH

Barnfield

SP70JP

West Street

SP70NL

Beacon

SP85RX

Mill Lane

DT118QF

The Laurels

DT118QG

Shroton Cross

SP70JU

Beacon

SP70PA

Crown Hill

DT118NS

Beacon

DT101JD

Hambledon Close

SP70AB

Cherry Orchard Lane

SP70AH

Denham Drive

SP70BG

Lower Blandford Road

SP70DQ

Ash Tree Lane

DT101JA

Shave Lane

DT118QR

New Field Lane

SP70AT

Green Lane

SP70NG

Twin Town

SP70AU

Bleax Close

SP70PT

Foyle Hill

DT118NA

The Chalk

SP55AB

Noade Street

SP70JD

Pitts Lane

SP70QF

Stour Row Cottages

SP78DG

Melbury Beacon View

SP70DF

Dinah's Hollow

SP70LW

Beacon

SP70QA

Beacon

DT118PF

The Street

DT118LS

Church Hill

DT118NF

Church Road

SP70BT

Cann Hill

SP70QB

Green Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.