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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

BH166AT

The Spinney

BH166HG

Palmers Orchard

BH207DP

Horse Pond Lane

BH213RZ

Old Wareham Road

BH165LA

Moorland Crescent

BH165LY

Sandy Lane

BH165PL

Elizabeth Road

BH165PZ

Redwood Road

BH165RF

Poppy Close

BH165QA

Redwood Road

BH166FJ

Lytchett Matravers & Upton

BH207DN

New Lane

BH165NL

Lytchett Matravers & Upton

BH165NR

Dorchester Road

BH165PT

St Annes Road

BH165PX

St Davids Road

BH165QQ

Doussie Close

BH166BT

Poole Road

BH166DY

Wareham Road

BH207ER

Goodwin's Lane

BH165SX

Bell Heather Close

BH166DU

Wareham Road

BH165QW

Heights Road

BH214AB

Dullar Lane

BH165LX

Sandy Lane

BH166AP

Post Green Road

BH166DZ

Wareham Road

BH166ED

Prospect Road

BH166FE

The Axium Centre

BH166FQ

Blandford Road North

BH207EW

Lytchett Matravers & Upton

BH165PD

Beacon Park Road

BH166EX

Wareham Road

BH166EY

Wareham Road

BH166GJ

Blandford Road North

BH165DU

Border Drive

BH165EQ

Blandford Road

BH166BA

Huntick Road

BH166FD

Hann Garden

BH166FU

Blandford Road North

BH165PJ

Elizabeth Road

BH166EE

Prospect Road

BH166FA

Wareham Road

BH207DW

Higher Street

BH165FJ

Spencer Mews

BH165NN

Dorchester Road

BH166BH

High Street

BH165HT

Factory Road

BH165NA

Beach Road

BH166BP

Jennys Lane

BH166HB

Scutts Close

BH166FN

Lytchett Matravers & Upton

Data Sources

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