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Hamworthy East

About

Hamworthy East sits on the northern side of Poole Harbour, a primarily residential area characterised by post-war housing estates and pockets of older terraced homes. The layout is defined by the main routes of Blandford Road and the railway line, which separate it from the more industrialised western side of the peninsula.

The area offers direct access to the harbour's edge at Ham Common and Lake Pier, with views across to the Purbeck Hills. A notable local feature is the lifting bridge connecting Hamworthy to Poole town centre, a regular sight for residents as it allows vessels to pass along the harbour channel.

Area overview

On average Hamworthy East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hamworthy East is £51,568 per year. There are 3 schools in Hamworthy East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Hamworthy East is home to around 6,781 people, with a population density of about 3,252.4 per km2.

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Hamworthy East Population

6,781

Population density

3,252.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

24.92(-25%)

Anti-social behaviour

13.42(-10%)

Criminal damage and arson

4.72(-27%)

Shoplifting

4.57(-31%)

Other theft

3.39(-40%)

South West average

Demographics

British

6,124

90.3%

Other White

333

4.91%

Other Asian

0.69%

Other

0.56%

Irish

0.53%

Total population: 6,782

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,384

24.6%

No qualifications

1,147

20.39%

Level 3 (A level)

1,023

18.19%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

863

15.34%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

642

11.41%

Total 16+ residents: 5,625

Housing

Owns outright

1,004

33.43%

Owns with a mortgage

876

29.17%

Private landlord or letting agency

528

17.58%

Other social rented

249

8.29%

Social rents from council

230

7.66%

Total households: 3,003

Property prices in Hamworthy East

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Hamworthy East area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,250 up to £805,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Hamworthy East over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Semi-Detached	24	£335,000	£286,050	£303,750	£350,000	£374,625
Terraced	17	£280,000	£244,300	£270,500	£300,000	£348,000
Detached	22	£385,000	£176,975	£347,500	£506,875	£647,500
Flats	20	£200,500	£148,413	£167,375	£226,250	£241,500

10 years median price trend in Hamworthy East

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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