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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

BH165DP

Otter Close

BH165NQ

St Martins Road

BH166DN

Hannams Close

BH165RY

Arne View Close

BH166AT

The Spinney

BH165SF

Seabank Close

BH165PU

Stuart Close

BH166NF

Keates Meadow

BH165LR

Bay Close

BH166BD

Foxhills Road

BH166BQ

High Street

BH166BW

Old Pound Close

BH207ES

Chitten Hill

BH165SE

Oakley Gardens

BH165PB

Beacon Park Crescent

BH165SG

Old Kiln Road

BH166BL

High Street

BH207DX

Lytchett Matravers & Upton

BH166GJ

Blandford Road North

BH166DY

Wareham Road

BH166EG

Burbidge Close

BH166HA

Old Chapel Drive

BH166JB

Dorchester Road

BH166EQ

Deans Drove

BH166JG

Old Forge Close

BH166NG

Foxhills Drive

BH165QQ

Doussie Close

BH166HB

Scutts Close

BH166AB

Blandford Road North

BH165PW

Poole Road

BH165RD

Heights Road

BH165RF

Poppy Close

BH166ND

Gibbs Green

BH166FQ

Blandford Road North

BH165QE

Ash Close

BH165RE

Davenport Close

BH165HS

Ropers Lane

BH166EU

Wareham Road

BH165JT

Moorland Way

BH166GL

Blandford Road North

BH165RH

Holly Close

BH165EZ

Yarrells Close

BH165LN

Pinewood Close

BH166ET

Wareham Road

BH165PP

Blandford Road North

BH165LB

Moorland Crescent

BH166AQ

Old Wareham Road

BH166EX

Wareham Road

BH165PF

Franklyn Close

BH166DB

Sandy Lane

BH165FD

Rose Lane

BH166GG

Blandford Road North

BH207DL

Chitten Hill

BH166DP

Wareham Road

BH207DS

Higher Street

BH165LD

Holcombe Road

BH165JP

Dacombe Close

BH165HL

Upton Heath Estate

BH165SU

Bridle Close

BH165PA

Beacon Park Road

BH165NS

Dorchester Road

BH166LB

Wareham Road

BH165SA

Tree Hamlets

BH166DR

Wareham Road

BH165FH

Robin Close

BH165DF

Roberts Way

BH165NB

Slough Lane

BH166EA

Wareham Road

BH165SP

Oasis Mews

BH166DG

Crumplers Close

BH165NJ

Dorchester Road

BH166FJ

Lytchett Matravers & Upton

BH166JH

Orchard Close

BH165QZ

Heights Approach

BH165HU

Firsway

BH165RP

Kestrel Close

BH166FX

Organford Lane

BH166NB

Landers Reach

BH207EJ

Morden Road

BH165NW

Dorchester Road

BH165PG

The Triangle

BH165JU

Moorland Way

BH165HJ

Upton Heath Estate

BH165QD

Redwood Road

BH166BG

High Street

BH214AB

Dullar Lane

BH165LA

Moorland Crescent

BH166DD

Vineyard Close

BH166FR

Chequers Place

BH165DW

Sandy Close

BH165QA

Redwood Road

BH166AW

Lytchett Matravers & Upton

BH165RT

Frenchs Farm Road

BH165LG

Chelmsford Road

BH165PE

Beacon Park Road

BH166HN

Bartoms Lane

BH165PQ

Coronation Avenue

BH165PD

Beacon Park Road

BH165HB

The Crossways

BH166JF

Dorchester Road

Data Sources

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