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Hamworthy West

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 57 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

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Hamworthy West Population

7,432

Population density

2,249.7 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

30.68(-8%)

Anti-social behaviour

25.57(+71%)

Criminal damage and arson

8.34(+29%)

Other theft

4.44(-21%)

Vehicle crime

3.5(+21%)

South West average

Demographics

British

6,771

91.11%

Other White

326

4.39%

Other Asian

0.57%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.57%

African

0.5%

Total population: 7,432

Economics

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

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 85 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 in Hamworthy West area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £730,000.

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 West over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	15	£195,000	£160,500	£178,250	£347,500	£442,500
Semi-Detached	31	£324,621	£245,000	£277,500	£342,250	£370,250
Detached	16	£412,500	£303,750	£348,345	£533,750	£679,000
Terraced	23	£277,500	£240,200	£251,250	£292,750	£369,500

10 years median price trend in Hamworthy West

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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