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Hamworthy West

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About

Hamworthy West occupies a peninsula at the western edge of Poole Harbour. The area is primarily residential, characterised by post-war housing estates and bungalows. Its shoreline along the Backwater Channel features mudflats and small marinas, with views across to the Purbeck Hills. The neighbourhood is served by local shops and schools, with a focus on community facilities rather than tourist attractions.

The area is defined by its industrial and maritime perimeter. To the north lies the large Hamworthy Park and the ferry terminal for Brownsea Island. The main visual and functional landmark is the lifting bridge connecting Hamworthy to Poole town centre, a key transport route. Much of the eastern boundary consists of port-related logistics and boatyards, separating the housing from the main harbour waters.

Area overview

On average Hamworthy West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hamworthy West is £49,251 per year. There are 1 schools in Hamworthy West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hamworthy West is home to around 7,432 people, with a population density of about 2,249.7 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
17.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hamworthy West Population
7,432
Population density
2,249.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
29.74(+97%)
Violence and sexual offences
29.47(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.34(+28%)
Other theft
4.57(-19%)
Public order
4.31(-35%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,771
91.11%
Other White
326
4.39%
Other Asian
42
0.57%
White and Asian (mixed)
42
0.57%
African
37
0.5%
Total population: 7,432

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,307
22.28%
No qualifications
1,204
20.53%
Level 3 (A level)
1,094
18.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
943
16.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
757
12.9%
Total 16+ residents: 5,866

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
860
28.94%
Owns with a mortgage
845
28.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
465
15.65%
Social rents from council
416
14%
Other social rented
196
6.59%
Total households: 2,972

Property prices in Hamworthy West

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Hamworthy West area, with individual transactions ranging from £171,500 up to £1,750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hamworthy West 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 Hamworthy West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£500,000
Flats13£211,000
Semi-Detached28£312,500
Terraced18£276,250

10 years median price trend in Hamworthy West

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

Data Sources

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