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Lytchett Matravers & Upton

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About

Lytchett Matravers & Upton ward encompasses a mix of residential and rural landscapes on the northern fringe of Poole's urban area. The settlement of Lytchett Matravers is a large village with a traditional centre, while Upton is a growing town with more modern developments. The ward includes significant areas of farmland and woodland, notably around the Moors River valley, providing a clear transition from the built environment.

A notable local feature is the presence of the Dorset Heavy Horse Centre, reflecting the area's agricultural heritage. The ward is bordered by the A35 trunk road, which influences its character and connectivity. Lytchett Minster parish, with its historic church, also falls within this administrative area, adding to the varied settlement pattern across this part of East Dorset.

Area overview

On average Lytchett Matravers & Upton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lytchett Matravers & Upton is £53,459 per year. There are 6 schools in Lytchett Matravers & Upton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Lytchett Matravers & Upton is home to around 12,537 people, with a population density of about 290.0 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lytchett Matravers & Upton Population
12,537
Population density
290 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.14(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.17(-39%)
Other theft
4.15(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.43(-47%)
Burglary
2.71(-1%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,914
95.02%
Other White
258
2.06%
White and Asian (mixed)
55
0.44%
Irish
51
0.41%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
38
0.3%
Total population: 12,539

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,842
27.42%
Level 3 (A level)
1,905
18.38%
No qualifications
1,756
16.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,604
15.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,172
11.31%
Total 16+ residents: 10,365

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,333
43.74%
Owns with a mortgage
1,704
31.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
656
12.3%
Other social rented
398
7.46%
Other forms of private rent
103
1.93%
Total households: 5,334

Property prices in Lytchett Matravers & Upton

Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Lytchett Matravers & Upton area, with individual transactions ranging from £138,000 up to £1,775,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lytchett Matravers & Upton 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 Lytchett Matravers & Upton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached69£450,000
Flats16£197,500
Semi-Detached46£329,475
Terraced32£297,975

10 years median price trend in Lytchett Matravers & Upton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lytchett Matravers & Upton.

All postcodes in Lytchett Matravers & Upton

BH165LJ

Pinewood Road

BH165SZ

Maple Close

BH166HY

Ashbrook Walk

BH165LR

Bay Close

BH166FX

Organford Lane

BH207EN

Lytchett Matravers & Upton

BH207EP

Goodwin's Lane

BH165QJ

Hickory Close

BH166ET

Wareham Road

BH166NT

Mill Lane

BH165JZ

Moorland Way

BH165PF

Franklyn Close

BH165JL

Dacombe Drive

BH165QZ

Heights Approach

BH166HR

Bulbury Lane

BH207DL

Chitten Hill

BH165QG

Redwood Road

BH165QU

Ballam Close

BH165SJ

Upton Industrial Estate

BH165SS

Stirrup Close

BH166GP

Mcdonald Place

BH165HN

Palmerston Road

BH165SP

Oasis Mews

BH166BN

Anncott Close

BH166JD

Post Green Road

BH165EN

Peters Close

BH165LT

Sandy Lane

BH165SE

Oakley Gardens

BH166AN

Randalls Hill

BH166JQ

New Road

BH166GL

Blandford Road North

BH165JT

Moorland Way

BH165PN

Chris Crescent

BH165RE

Davenport Close

BH166EA

Wareham Road

BH166ND

Gibbs Green

BH207EZ

Lytchett Matravers & Upton

BH165QY

Llewellin Close

BH165DX

Shore Gardens

BH165EX

Yarrells Lane

BH165JP

Dacombe Close

BH165QH

Gurjun Close

BH166FF

Hann Gardens

BH166JB

Dorchester Road

BH165BT

Allens Road

BH165DW

Sandy Close

BH165FE

Castlemain Gardens

BH165LZ

Heatherbrae Lane

BH166EU

Wareham Road

BH207DZ

Coldbarrow

BH165FN

Swann Hill Gardens

BH166BS

Colehill Road

BH166HE

Charborough Close

BH166HP

Dolmans Hill

BH165PU

Stuart Close

BH165QF

Cedar Close

BH165QT

Ballam Close

BH166HZ

Old Watery Lane

BH207EJ

Morden Road

BH166HD

Castle Farm Road

BH165FB

Orchard Gardens

BH165NT

Dorchester Road

BH165QS

Heights Road

BH165SB

Tree Hamlets

BH166AW

Lytchett Matravers & Upton

BH165HB

The Crossways

BH165RB

Meadowbank

BH166EB

Huntick Estate

BH166GE

Rozalia Meadow

BH166JF

Dorchester Road

BH165DF

Roberts Way

BH165DP

Otter Close

BH165NJ

Dorchester Road

BH165NZ

Beacon Park Road

BH165PA

Beacon Park Road

BH165RX

Barn Close

BH166BD

Foxhills Road

BH166BL

High Street

BH166ES

Organford Lane

BH166FZ

Beacon Hill Lane

BH166HH

Eldons Drove

BH166HS

Dorchester Road

BH207DR

East Morden Drove

BH165JR

Dacombe Close

BH166DN

Hannams Close

BH166DP

Wareham Road

BH165LE

Birchwood Road

BH165QX

Hibbs Close

BH166BW

Old Pound Close

BH166GN

Blandford Road North

BH214AA

Mill Street

BH165ED

Blandford Road

BH165JE

Douglas Mews

BH165QD

Redwood Road

BH165RR

Gorse Lane

BH166EF

Penrose Close

BH207DU

Lytchett Matravers & Upton

BH207DX

Lytchett Matravers & Upton

BH165DQ

Oxborrow Close

BH165FP

Swann Hill Gardens

Data Sources

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