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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

BH165LU

Sandy Lane

BH165SF

Seabank Close

BH166BE

Foxhills Crescent

BH166DL

Frys Close

BH166GH

Blandford Road North

BH165PB

Beacon Park Crescent

BH166AG

Poole Road

BH166BQ

High Street

BH166EN

Purbeck Road

BH166FG

Cecil Place

BH166JE

Dorchester Road

BH165HZ

Poole Road

BH165NU

Dorchester Road

BH165PW

Poole Road

BH166EZ

Wareham Road

BH166FH

Wareham Road

BH166FY

Blandford Road North

BH165LN

Pinewood Close

BH165SG

Old Kiln Road

BH166DF

Vineyard Close

BH166EG

Burbidge Close

BH166GG

Blandford Road North

BH165LW

Poole Road

BH166DB

Sandy Lane

BH165FD

Rose Lane

BH165ET

Blandford Road

BH165HG

Upton Close

BH165RN

Saltings Road

BH165RY

Arne View Close

BH166DH

Charborough Close

BH166HJ

Middle Road

BH166NE

Fosters Spring

BH166NF

Keates Meadow

BH165JY

Moorland Way

BH165RL

Warbler Close

BH165RP

Kestrel Close

BH165HR

Ropers Lane

BH166AD

Blandford Road North

BH166AZ

Paddock Close

BH166EJ

Glebe Road

BH166HL

Eddy Green Road

BH166HN

Bartoms Lane

BH207DA

Firestation Corner

BH165EA

Oak Road

BH165HW

Preston Close

BH165LG

Chelmsford Road

BH165QL

Heights Road

BH165RH

Holly Close

BH166AH

Maylyn Road

BH165EL

Sandy Lane

BH165EZ

Yarrells Close

BH165HQ

St Neots Close

BH165JG

Meadows Drive

BH165RS

Gorse Lane

BH166DA

Castle Farm Road

BH166DQ

Spy Close

BH166DT

Wareham Road

BH166EL

Lime Kiln Road

BH165JH

Dacombe Drive

BH165ND

Watery Lane

BH165RG

Hop Close

BH165ST

Martingale Close

BH166BU

Loop Farm Road

BH166EP

Halls Road

BH207DS

Higher Street

BH165LQ

Guest Road

BH166AE

Lytchett Matravers & Upton

BH166HT

Dorchester Road

BH207EA

Lytchett Matravers & Upton

BH165LD

Holcombe Road

BH165PY

Richard Close

BH165RT

Frenchs Farm Road

BH165SY

The Paddock

BH166EW

Ballard Close

BH165DZ

Shore Close

BH165FL

Evergreen Close

BH165JF

Upton Court

BH165NS

Dorchester Road

BH166BY

Castle Farm Road

BH166DR

Wareham Road

BH166EQ

Deans Drove

DT119EH

Lytchett Matravers & Upton

BH165FF

Osprey Close

BH165HE

Douglas Close

BH165SQ

Old Kiln Road

BH166BZ

Castle Farm Road

BH166ER

Wareham Road

BH166LZ

Lockyers Way

BH165HX

Poole Road

BH165JJ

Dacombe Drive

BH166DX

Wareham Road

BH165JX

Moorland Way

BH165LP

Cherry Hill Grove

BH165NW

Dorchester Road

BH165PG

The Triangle

BH166HQ

Wimborne Road

BH166HW

Peatons Lane

BH207DY

Cambridge Cottages

BH165EY

Greenacre Close

BH165HD

Douglas Close

Data Sources

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