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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

BH165FF

Osprey Close

BH165NH

Marsh Lane

BH165RJ

Dacombe Drive

BH165JN

Dacombe Drive

BH165EJ

Sandy Lane

BH165DS

Brushwood Drive

BH165HQ

St Neots Close

BH166AZ

Paddock Close

BH165JR

Dacombe Close

BH166LH

Huntick Estate

BH165FN

Swann Hill Gardens

BH166AN

Randalls Hill

BH165HD

Douglas Close

BH165EP

Shore Lane

BH166EL

Lime Kiln Road

BH166BX

Flowers Drove

BH165QS

Heights Road

BH166DQ

Spy Close

BH165SQ

Old Kiln Road

BH166FE

The Axium Centre

BH166FP

Lytchett Matravers & Upton

BH165ST

Martingale Close

BH165EN

Peters Close

BH165ED

Blandford Road

BH165EW

Old Bound Road

BH165DX

Shore Gardens

BH166HF

Turbetts Close

BH166HG

Palmers Orchard

BH207DY

Cambridge Cottages

BH166DT

Wareham Road

BH165PJ

Elizabeth Road

BH165LU

Sandy Lane

BH165FG

Kingfisher Drive

BH166BU

Loop Farm Road

BH165PH

Blandford Road North

BH166HH

Eldons Drove

BH166HT

Dorchester Road

BH166FF

Hann Gardens

BH166JE

Dorchester Road

BH165NX

Dorchester Road

BH166HL

Eddy Green Road

BH165JL

Dacombe Drive

BH165HN

Palmerston Road

BH165HY

Poole Road

BH166FG

Cecil Place

BH165PT

St Annes Road

BH165NA

Beach Road

BH166BB

Huntick Road

BH165HG

Upton Close

BH165LL

Purbeck Close

BH166FA

Wareham Road

BH166EW

Ballard Close

Data Sources

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