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Upton & Lytchett Minster

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About

Upton & Lytchett Minster are neighbouring settlements in Dorset, located just north of Poole. The area is characterised by a mix of residential housing, farmland, and small pockets of woodland. Upton is the larger of the two, with a high street offering local shops, cafes, and amenities, while Lytchett Minster retains a more rural feel with scattered farms and historic buildings. The nearby Upton Country Park provides green space with walking trails along Poole Harbour’s shores.

The area is well-connected, with the A35 running nearby, offering easy access to Poole, Bournemouth, and Dorchester. Lytchett Minster has a village hall and a primary school, serving the local community. The landscape is gently rolling, with fields and hedgerows typical of Dorset’s countryside. Both settlements have a mix of older cottages and modern developments, reflecting gradual growth while maintaining a quiet, residential atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Upton & Lytchett Minster has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Upton & Lytchett Minster is £44,900 per year. There are 4 schools in Upton & Lytchett Minster: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Upton & Lytchett Minster Population
8,649
Population density
597 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,179
94.55%
Other White
201
2.32%
White and Asian (mixed)
43
0.5%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
34
0.39%
Irish
29
0.34%
Total population: 8,650

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,619
43.78%
Owns with a mortgage
1,186
32.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
476
12.87%
Other social rented
253
6.84%
Other forms of private rent
67
1.81%
Total households: 3,698

Property prices in Upton & Lytchett Minster

Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in Upton & Lytchett Minster area, with individual transactions ranging from £138,000 up to £1,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Upton & Lytchett Minster 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 Upton & Lytchett Minster over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached52£427,500
Flats17£205,000
Semi-Detached38£325,725
Terraced28£295,250

10 years median price trend in Upton & Lytchett Minster

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upton & Lytchett Minster.

All postcodes in Upton & Lytchett Minster

BH165RG

Hop Close

BH165JH

Briarswood Road

BH165LD

Holcombe Road

BH165ND

French's Farm Road

BH165PY

Richard Close

BH165RT

French's Farm Road

BH165ST

Martingale Close

BH165SY

Coronation Avenue

BH165LQ

Guest Road

BH165NS

Upton & Lytchett Minster

BH165DZ

Shore Close

BH165FL

Evergreen Close

BH165JF

Upton Court

BH166HT

Slepe Mobile Home Park

BH165JJ

Dacombe Drive

BH165FF

Osprey Close

BH165HE

Douglas Close

BH165HX

Poole Road

BH165SQ

Factory Road

BH166ER

Wareham Road

BH165EY

Greenacre Close

BH165HD

Douglas Close

BH165HH

Palmerston Close

BH165JX

Moorland Way

BH165LF

Pearce Road

BH165LL

Purbeck Close

BH165LP

Cherry Hill Grove

BH165NF

Pinewood Road

BH165NW

Upton & Lytchett Minster

BH165PG

Upton & Lytchett Minster

BH165PR

Blandford Road North

BH165SU

Bridle Close

BH166FT

Blandford Road North

BH165DT

Oasis Close

BH165ER

Pine View Close

BH165FH

Robin Close

BH165LB

Moorland Crescent

BH165NH

Marsh Lane

BH165NQ

Sandy Lane

BH165QR

Heights Road

BH165RW

Furzey Road

BH166JG

Old Forge Close

BH165HY

Poole Road

BH165DY

Border Drive

BH165ES

Upton & Lytchett Minster

BH165EU

Yarrells Drive

BH165HA

Cherry Hill Grove

BH165HS

Ropers Lane

BH165JB

Dacombe Drive

BH166FN

Upton & Lytchett Minster

BH165EW

Old Bound Road

BH165HL

Upton Heath Estate

BH165PP

Upton & Lytchett Minster

BH165LJ

Pinewood Road

BH165RA

Woodcote Drive

BH166FS

Blandford Road North

BH166LB

Organford Lane

BH165JU

Moorland Way

BH165RJ

Dacombe Drive

BH165NB

Beach Road

BH165DS

Brushwood Drive

BH165HF

Minster Way

BH165HU

Palmerston Road

BH165JW

Briarswood Road

BH165LH

Pinewood Road

BH165NG

Sea View Road

BH165PQ

Coronation Avenue

BH165RU

Barn Close

BH165SR

Bridle Close

BH165UG

Heatherdell

BH165RD

Heights Road

BH165EJ

Peters Close

BH165HJ

Palmerston Road

BH165NX

Upton & Lytchett Minster

BH165QB

Redwood Road

BH165QN

Heights Road

BH165SA

Border Drive

BH165SZ

Maple Close

BH166AB

Blandford Road North

BH166AX

Old Sandpit Lane

BH166JH

Orchard Close

BH165EP

Shore Close

BH165FG

Kingfisher Drive

BH165JN

Dacombe Drive

BH165JQ

Meadowbank

BH165LS

Lytchett Way

BH165PE

Beacon Park Road

BH165QE

Ash Close

BH165QP

Heights Road

BH166AQ

Old Wareham Road

BH165EF

Upton & Lytchett Minster

BH165JA

Heights Approach

BH165JD

Poole Road

BH165JS

Moorland Way

BH165NE

Policemans Lane

BH165PH

Douglas Close

BH166HY

Ashbrook Walk

BH165RF

Policemans Lane

BH165LA

Guest Road

BH165LY

Brushwood Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.