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About

Hamworthy ward sits on a peninsula within Poole Harbour, directly south of the main town centre. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing estates and older terraced homes. Its industrial heritage remains visible along the southern shoreline, which includes working port facilities and boatyards. The geography creates a distinct sense of place, separate from the urban centre.

The large Ham Common provides a significant green space with sports pitches and a nature reserve. The ward is connected to the rest of Poole by the lifting bridge over the Backwater Channel. Local life centres on the small cluster of shops and community facilities near the bridge, with the harbour's inlets shaping much of the neighbourhood's layout and atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Hamworthy has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hamworthy is £50,383 per year. There are 4 schools in Hamworthy: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Hamworthy is home to around 14,213 people, with a population density of about 2,638.0 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
15.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hamworthy Population
14,213
Population density
2,638 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.37(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.51(+49%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.4(-2%)
Other theft
4.36(-23%)
Public order
3.59(-46%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,895
90.74%
Other White
659
4.64%
Other Asian
87
0.61%
White and Asian (mixed)
74
0.52%
African
56
0.39%
Total population: 14,211

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,694
23.44%
No qualifications
2,351
20.45%
Level 3 (A level)
2,117
18.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,806
15.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,399
12.17%
Total 16+ residents: 11,494

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,866
31.23%
Owns with a mortgage
1,721
28.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
992
16.6%
Social rents from council
643
10.76%
Other social rented
445
7.45%
Total households: 5,975

Property prices in Hamworthy

Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £317,500 in Hamworthy area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,250 up to £1,750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hamworthy 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached42£405,000
Flats31£215,000
Semi-Detached51£325,000
Terraced39£281,000

10 years median price trend in Hamworthy

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

Data Sources

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