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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

DT118TW

Old Mill Cottages

SP55AL

Green Lane

SP70NQ

Beacon

SP70NU

Mill Street

SP70QD

Green Lane

SP70QN

Sutton View

SP55AN

Well Bottom

SP70BU

Pitts Lane

SP70AN

St Annes Close

SP70NT

Lurmer Street

SP70AQ

Myrtle Cottage

SP70EE

Foot's Hill

DT118LP

Hobgoblin

DT118RB

Beacon

SP55AH

Green Lane

SP70LG

Church Lane

SP85LT

Scotchey Lane

DT118LR

Church Hill

DT118NW

Tower Hill

DT101EY

Hillside

DT118PD

Church Orchard

DT118PZ

New Field Lane

SP70BE

Pitts Lane

SP70DX

Melbury Street

DT101EX

Fishey Lane

DT101HX

Church Lane

DT118LU

Beacon

DT118NN

Tower Hill

DT118LB

Home Farm

SP70AZ

Church Lane

SP70BJ

Long Lane

SP70JH

Hawkcombe Lane

SP85RU

Butts Lane

DT118PA

Church Lane

SP55AA

Noade Street

SP70DE

Dinahs Hollow

SP70DR

Beacon

SP70DZ

School Lane

SP70LL

Fishey Lane

SP78QB

Higher Blandford Road

SP70JE

Buddens Lane

SP55AX

Beacon

SP70PS

West Street

SP70QG

College Arms Close

DT101HT

Red Lane

SP70NF

Willow Cottages

SP70NR

Beacon

SP70PB

Parsonage Street

SP70QL

Copse Corner

DT118LE

Hill Farm Cottages

DT118QD

Main Street

SP70AS

Shaftesbury View

SP70DT

White Pit Lane

SP70EB

Higher Blandford Road

SP70AG

Foyle Hill

SP70AJ

Denham Drive

SP70BA

Bleax Close

SP70JR

Penn Hill

SP70JY

Beacon

SP70LH

Drove Lane

SP70NY

Church Street

SP70PD

South Street

DT118LX

Higher Street

SP70BY

Pitts Lane

SP70LU

French Mill Lane

DT118NZ

The Street

SP55AR

Spread Eagle Hill

SP70LA

Beacon

DT118PE

Napiers Way

DT118WE

Old School Lane

SP70LN

Beacon

SP70PU

Mowbray Cottages

DT118PT

Smugglers Lane

SP70BQ

Lower Blandford Road

SP70DP

Glyn Place

SP70NB

Beacon

SP85RR

Fifehead Hill

SP55AG

Green Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.