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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 56 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
56
Deprivation level
5/10
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
31.35(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.09(-39%)
Burglary
5.03(+81%)
Other crime
4.84(+193%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.45(-31%)
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 62 recent sales, the median property price is £447,500 in Beacon area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,067,870.

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£621,000
Flats2£337,500
Semi-Detached12£395,000
Terraced7£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

SP70DU

Melbury Street

DT118NL

Beacon

DT118QF

The Laurels

SP70AU

Bleax Close

SP70EH

French Mill Lane

SP70AH

Denham Drive

SP85LZ

Hawker's Lane

SP70BT

Cann Hill

SP70BQ

Lower Blandford Road

SP70JU

Beacon

DT118QB

Ivy Porch Cottages

SP85RU

Butts Lane

SP70ED

Higher Blandford Road

SP70PY

Cherry Orchard Lane

DT118DR

Ash Grove

SP85LX

Woodville

SP70AZ

Church Lane

SP70PQ

West View

SP55AL

Green Lane

SP70BJ

Long Lane

DT118LE

Hill Farm Cottages

SP70NY

Church Street

SP70QJ

Stour Lane

SP70QN

Sutton View

SP70LH

Drove Lane

DT118NT

Miles Field

DT101JD

Hambledon Close

SP70AA

Little Frys

SP70EE

Foot's Hill

DT118PD

Church Orchard

SP70DN

Ash Tree Lane

DT118ND

The Glebe

SP70NP

North Street

SP85SW

Beacon

SP55AE

High Street

SP70NF

Willow Cottages

SP70BS

Cann Hill

DT118PZ

New Field Lane

SP70BA

Bleax Close

DT118LQ

Beacon

SP70DP

Glyn Place

SP70NT

Lurmer Street

DT101EX

Fishey Lane

SP70QY

St Andrews View

DT118LL

Blandford Road

DT118RD

Courtney Close

SP70PX

Cherry Orchard Lane

DT118PR

East Kennel Cottages

SP70QB

Green Lane

SP70JR

Penn Hill

SP70EA

Dinah's Hollow

SP70BH

Bozley Hill

DT118DW

Bramley Grove

SP70QQ

College Arms Close

DT118NR

Beacon

DT118PH

Blandford Road

DT118PF

The Street

SP70NN

Hawkcombe Lane

SP70JT

Penn Hill

DT101JA

Shave Lane

DT118LS

Church Hill

DT118NF

Church Road

DT118QQ

Telegraph Street

DT118QR

New Field Lane

DT118LH

Fontmell Hill

SP70JJ

Hawkcombe Lane

SP70BX

Pitts Lane

SP55AD

Buddens Row

SP70NQ

Beacon

SP70LP

Church Lane

SP70QW

Cherry Orchard Lane

DT118NZ

The Street

SP70LN

Beacon

SP55AH

Green Lane

DT118NY

The Street

SP70JF

Buddens Lane

DT101HZ

Westminster Buildings

SP70AF

Buddens Lane

DT118QP

Shroton Lane

SP78QB

Higher Blandford Road

SP70PS

West Street

DT118NH

Tower Hill

SP70JQ

Drones Lane

DT118PU

Main Street

SP70AS

Shaftesbury View

SP85SA

Church Lane

DT118QU

Beacon

SP70PA

Crown Hill

SP70LY

Buddens Lane

SP70DF

Dinah's Hollow

SP85LS

Terrace Lane

SP70JL

Prystock Cottages

DT118QS

Blandford Road

SP85RT

Fifehead Hill

SP70LE

Church Lane

SP70BZ

Hillside

DT118LR

Church Hill

SP70AT

Green Lane

SP70DJ

Higher Barn Close

DT118LU

Beacon

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.