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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 157 recent sales, the median property price is £342,000 in Lytchett Matravers & Upton area, with individual transactions ranging from £163,000 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
Detached66£452,500
Flats15£200,000
Semi-Detached46£329,475
Terraced30£299,975

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

BH165HH

Palmerston Close

BH165LF

Pearce Road

BH165LL

Purbeck Close

BH165NF

Sea View Road

BH165PR

Blandford Road North

BH165SU

Bridle Close

BH166DD

Vineyard Close

BH166DW

Dillons Gardens

BH166FT

Blandford Road North

BH165DT

Oasis Close

BH165LB

Moorland Crescent

BH165NH

Marsh Lane

BH165NQ

St Martins Road

BH165RW

Furzey Road

BH166LH

Huntick Estate

BH165ER

Pine View Close

BH165FH

Robin Close

BH165QR

Heights Road

BH166AU

The Spinney

BH166JG

Old Forge Close

BH165EU

Yarrells Drive

BH165HA

Gwenlyn Road

BH165JB

Poole Road

BH166BF

Abbotts Meadow

BH166BX

Flowers Drove

BH166DE

Purbeck Close

BH165DY

Shore Avenue

BH165ES

Blandford Road

BH165HS

Ropers Lane

BH165HY

Poole Road

BH166FB

Fairview

BH166LJ

Huntick Estate

BH165EW

Old Bound Road

BH166FS

Blandford Road North

BH166HF

Turbetts Close

BH166NA

Trenchard Meadow

BH165HL

Upton Heath Estate

BH165PP

Blandford Road North

BH165RA

Woodcote Drive

BH166GD

Poppy Place

BH166HA

Old Chapel Drive

BH166LB

Wareham Road

BH166LY

Lockyers Way

BH207EL

Colehill Road

BH165JU

Moorland Way

BH165RJ

Dacombe Drive

BH165NB

Slough Lane

BH166BB

Huntick Road

BH166NG

Foxhills Drive

BH165HF

Minster Way

BH165HU

Firsway

BH165NG

Sea View Road

BH165PQ

Coronation Avenue

BH165RU

Greenway Crescent

BH165SR

Pony Drive

BH165UG

Heatherdell

BH207DT

Gallop's Lane

BH165DS

Brushwood Drive

BH165JW

Briarswood Road

BH165LH

Pinewood Road

BH166BJ

High Street

BH166DG

Crumplers Close

BH166EH

Glebe Road

BH166FR

Chequers Place

BH166NB

Landers Reach

BH165HJ

Upton Heath Estate

BH165NX

Dorchester Road

BH165QB

Redwood Road

BH165QN

Heights Road

BH165SA

Tree Hamlets

BH166DJ

Charborough Close

BH166JH

Orchard Close

BH207DJ

Morden Road

BH165EJ

Sandy Lane

BH165RD

Heights Road

BH166AB

Blandford Road North

BH166AX

Old Sandpit Lane

BH166AY

Hopmans Close

BH166NH

Pryors Walk

BH165LS

Lytchett Way

BH166AS

The Spinney

BH166FP

Lytchett Matravers & Upton

BH165EP

Shore Lane

BH165FG

Kingfisher Drive

BH165JN

Dacombe Drive

BH165JQ

Meadows Close

BH165PE

Beacon Park Road

BH165QE

Ash Close

BH165QP

Heights Road

BH166AQ

Old Wareham Road

BH214EU

Mill Street

BH165EF

Blandford Road

BH165JA

Poole Road

BH165JD

Poole Road

BH165PH

Blandford Road North

BH166DS

Wareham Road

BH165JS

Moorland Parade

BH165NE

Policemans Lane

BH166BG

High Street

BH207ES

Chitten Hill

Data Sources

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