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Upton & Lytchett Minster

About

Upton & Lytchett Minster are neighbouring settlements on the edge of Poole’s urban area. Upton is largely residential, with housing estates and local shops centred around its historic market place. Lytchett Minster is more rural, characterised by scattered farms, woodland, and smaller villages. The area is bordered by the A35 trunk road and includes sections of the heathland that typifies this part of Dorset.

The landscape is defined by Lytchett Heath and the Minster River, which flows through the parishes. Lytchett Minster’s 12th-century church, dedicated to St. Mary the Virgin, stands on a prominent hill. The area’s proximity to Holes Bay and the Poole Harbour estuary influences its low-lying, often damp terrain, supporting wetland habitats.

Area overview

On average Upton & Lytchett Minster has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 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 per household in Upton & Lytchett Minster is £51,474 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). Upton & Lytchett Minster is home to around 8,649 people, with a population density of about 597.0 per km2.

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Upton & Lytchett Minster Population

8,649

Population density

597 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

18.38(-45%)

Anti-social behaviour

9.02(-40%)

Criminal damage and arson

3.24(-50%)

Vehicle crime

3.12(+8%)

Other theft

3.01(-47%)

South West average

Demographics

British

8,179

94.55%

Other White

201

2.32%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.5%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.39%

Irish

0.34%

Total population: 8,650

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,715

23.97%

Level 3 (A level)

1,366

19.09%

No qualifications

1,278

17.86%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,153

16.11%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

860

12.02%

Total 16+ residents: 7,155

Housing

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

1.81%

Total households: 3,698

Property prices in Upton & Lytchett Minster

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £332,500 in Upton & Lytchett Minster area, with individual transactions ranging from £143,604 up to £785,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	45	£430,000	£320,000	£360,000	£570,000	£692,000
Semi-Detached	29	£325,000	£260,800	£290,000	£353,000	£465,400
Terraced	33	£295,000	£248,000	£270,000	£313,000	£344,800
Flats	8	£208,500	£179,400	£195,000	£222,250	£232,425

10 years median price trend in Upton & Lytchett Minster

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Upton & Lytchett Minster

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