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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

BH166FS

Blandford Road North

BH166HW

Peatons Lane

BH166LJ

Huntick Estate

BH165JY

Moorland Way

BH213RZ

Old Wareham Road

BH166DZ

Wareham Road

BH166HQ

Wimborne Road

BH165ES

Blandford Road

BH165LT

Sandy Lane

BH165NE

Policemans Lane

BH165FB

Orchard Gardens

BH165NF

Sea View Road

BH165DT

Oasis Close

BH166DH

Charborough Close

BH166DX

Wareham Road

BH165JW

Briarswood Road

BH166ER

Wareham Road

BH166EE

Prospect Road

BH165NN

Dorchester Road

BH166HZ

Old Watery Lane

BH207DP

Horse Pond Lane

BH165JX

Moorland Way

BH165JE

Douglas Mews

BH165QB

Redwood Road

BH165LY

Sandy Lane

BH165SB

Tree Hamlets

BH207EP

Goodwin's Lane

BH165EY

Greenacre Close

BH166BS

Colehill Road

BH166GN

Blandford Road North

BH207DR

East Morden Drove

BH165FP

Swann Hill Gardens

BH166FN

Lytchett Matravers & Upton

BH165JF

Upton Court

BH165HZ

Poole Road

BH165QH

Gurjun Close

BH166EH

Glebe Road

BH207DU

Lytchett Matravers & Upton

BH165HR

Ropers Lane

BH166EY

Wareham Road

BH165HA

Gwenlyn Road

BH166ED

Prospect Road

BH166EZ

Wareham Road

BH166LZ

Lockyers Way

BH165FL

Evergreen Close

BH166DA

Castle Farm Road

BH165RA

Woodcote Drive

BH166FY

Blandford Road North

BH166DJ

Charborough Close

BH166JQ

New Road

BH207EA

Lytchett Matravers & Upton

BH166BT

Poole Road

BH165JH

Dacombe Drive

BH166ES

Organford Lane

BH165QL

Heights Road

BH165JZ

Moorland Way

BH166AD

Blandford Road North

BH207EW

Lytchett Matravers & Upton

BH166GP

Mcdonald Place

BH165UG

Heatherdell

BH166AY

Hopmans Close

BH166DF

Vineyard Close

BH165EA

Oak Road

BH166DU

Wareham Road

BH165PY

Richard Close

BH165NZ

Beacon Park Road

BH165EQ

Blandford Road

BH207DJ

Morden Road

BH165EF

Blandford Road

BH165RR

Gorse Lane

BH166FU

Blandford Road North

BH165QN

Heights Road

BH166HE

Charborough Close

BH166FH

Wareham Road

BH166DW

Dillons Gardens

BH165LP

Cherry Hill Grove

BH165RN

Saltings Road

BH165PX

St Davids Road

BH166EF

Penrose Close

BH165LJ

Pinewood Road

BH165DU

Border Drive

BH207DW

Higher Street

BH166HY

Ashbrook Walk

BH165JJ

Dacombe Drive

BH165QT

Ballam Close

BH165SR

Pony Drive

BH165PN

Chris Crescent

BH166BE

Foxhills Crescent

BH207EL

Colehill Road

BH166BN

Anncott Close

BH165EU

Yarrells Drive

BH166DE

Purbeck Close

BH165RX

Barn Close

BH165JS

Moorland Parade

BH166GH

Blandford Road North

BH166JD

Post Green Road

BH166BF

Abbotts Meadow

BH165SX

Bell Heather Close

BH165LF

Pearce Road

BH165LS

Lytchett Way

Data Sources

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