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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
20.1(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.45(-30%)
Other theft
3.75(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.75(-42%)
Vehicle crime
3.19(+10%)
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 152 recent sales, the median property price is £343,750 in Lytchett Matravers & Upton area, with individual transactions ranging from £143,604 up to £1,100,000.

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
Detached68£467,500
Flats11£195,000
Semi-Detached37£325,000
Terraced36£298,000

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

BH214EU

Mill Street

BH166AE

Lytchett Matravers & Upton

BH166HR

Bulbury Lane

BH165SY

The Paddock

BH165RG

Hop Close

BH165LH

Pinewood Road

BH165LE

Birchwood Road

BH166AS

The Spinney

BH166NE

Fosters Spring

BH165RW

Furzey Road

BH165JA

Poole Road

BH166AX

Old Sandpit Lane

BH165BT

Allens Road

BH165EX

Yarrells Lane

BH165FJ

Spencer Mews

BH165QG

Redwood Road

BH165ER

Pine View Close

BH166BH

High Street

BH165QU

Ballam Close

BH166BA

Huntick Road

BH166AU

The Spinney

BH166EN

Purbeck Road

BH165DQ

Oxborrow Close

BH165QJ

Hickory Close

BH165QP

Heights Road

BH166FZ

Beacon Hill Lane

BH166HP

Dolmans Hill

BH166BY

Castle Farm Road

BH165DY

Shore Avenue

BH166BZ

Castle Farm Road

BH166HS

Dorchester Road

BH165RS

Gorse Lane

BH165ET

Blandford Road

BH166NT

Mill Lane

BH165QW

Heights Road

BH165HT

Factory Road

BH166DS

Wareham Road

BH165QY

Llewellin Close

BH207DN

New Lane

BH166EJ

Glebe Road

BH165QX

Hibbs Close

BH165HF

Minster Way

BH165NT

Dorchester Road

BH165JD

Poole Road

BH166EB

Huntick Estate

BH165SZ

Maple Close

BH165PZ

Redwood Road

BH166FT

Blandford Road North

BH207ER

Goodwin's Lane

BH165RL

Warbler Close

BH207DA

Firestation Corner

BH165LX

Sandy Lane

BH165NL

Lytchett Matravers & Upton

BH165NG

Sea View Road

BH165QF

Cedar Close

BH165PL

Elizabeth Road

BH165DZ

Shore Close

BH165HW

Preston Close

BH165JQ

Meadows Close

BH166BP

Jennys Lane

BH166LY

Lockyers Way

BH165PR

Blandford Road North

BH165NU

Dorchester Road

BH165HH

Palmerston Close

BH166AH

Maylyn Road

BH207DZ

Coldbarrow

BH166GE

Rozalia Meadow

BH165SJ

Upton Industrial Estate

BH165LW

Poole Road

DT119EH

Lytchett Matravers & Upton

BH165SS

Stirrup Close

BH165HE

Douglas Close

BH165JG

Meadows Drive

BH166HD

Castle Farm Road

BH166HJ

Middle Road

BH165NR

Dorchester Road

BH166EP

Halls Road

BH207EN

Lytchett Matravers & Upton

BH165RU

Greenway Crescent

BH207EZ

Lytchett Matravers & Upton

BH166DL

Frys Close

BH165FE

Castlemain Gardens

BH165ND

Watery Lane

BH166NH

Pryors Walk

BH165QR

Heights Road

BH166BJ

High Street

BH165EL

Sandy Lane

BH165LZ

Heatherbrae Lane

BH166FB

Fairview

BH165JB

Poole Road

BH207DT

Gallop's Lane

BH165HX

Poole Road

BH166AG

Poole Road

BH166GD

Poppy Place

BH165RB

Meadowbank

BH166NA

Trenchard Meadow

BH214AA

Mill Street

BH165LQ

Guest Road

BH166FD

Hann Garden

BH166AP

Post Green Road

Data Sources

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