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Upton & Lytchett Minster

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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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Upton & Lytchett Minster Population

8,649

Population density

597 per km²

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

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 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)

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	52	£427,500	£331,375	£357,500	£548,750	£702,500
Flats	17	£205,000	£157,600	£190,000	£222,000	£235,500
Semi-Detached	38	£325,725	£269,250	£303,250	£345,000	£397,200
Terraced	28	£295,250	£238,500	£268,750	£310,000	£342,550

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: 01/12/2025.

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

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