Postcode BH16 5AZ is located in an urban city, within the Hamworthy ward of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the Hamworthy West area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hamworthy West is £49,251 per year. The nearest station is Hamworthy, about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Hamworthy West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,147 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Hamworthy West has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 48.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hamworthy West is £49,251 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 287 ft away from BH16 5AZ.
Hamworthy West near BH16 5AZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hamworthy located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hamworthy | N/A | Walking directions to Hamworthy |
Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £355 per square foot) in Hamworthy area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £985,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 37 | £365,000 | £408 |
| Semi-Detached | 57 | £325,000 | £367 |
| Terraced | 36 | £278,375 | £349 |
| Flats | 35 | £195,000 | £319 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £299,950 | £225,950 | £241,750 | £269,950 |
| 2017 | £324,975 | £170,000 | £248,725 | £245,000 |
| 2018 | £330,000 | £225,000 | £264,500 | £240,000 |
| 2019 | £343,750 | £179,950 | £279,000 | £247,500 |
| 2020 | £351,750 | £165,000 | £292,500 | £250,000 |
| 2021 | £390,000 | £210,000 | £297,500 | £269,950 |
| 2022 | £432,000 | £206,000 | £321,500 | £295,375 |
| 2023 | £402,500 | £222,500 | £315,000 | £299,975 |
| 2024 | £392,500 | £192,000 | £335,000 | £285,000 |
| 2025 | £385,000 | £197,500 | £328,750 | £278,750 |
| 2026 | £466,250 | £180,000 | £320,000 | £278,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £311 | £312 | £276 | £287 |
| 2017 | £318 | £315 | £270 | £297 |
| 2018 | £336 | £323 | £282 | £269 |
| 2019 | £317 | £304 | £305 | £281 |
| 2020 | £346 | £295 | £310 | £329 |
| 2021 | £370 | £313 | £340 | £329 |
| 2022 | £425 | £336 | £357 | £348 |
| 2023 | £417 | £355 | £348 | £334 |
| 2024 | £399 | £322 | £353 | £338 |
| 2025 | £408 | £328 | £389 | £349 |
| 2026 | £508 | £307 | £346 | £362 |
There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH16 5AZ.
In the BH16 5AZ postcode area, located within Hamworthy West, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH16 5AZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Turlin Moor Convenience Store | Turlin Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH16 5AQ | Walking directions to Turlin Moor Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | 446 Blandford Road, Poole, BH16 5BL | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Blandford Road, Poole, BH16 5BN | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BH16 5AZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Brian Hitchcock
Hamworthy - Elected 4 May 2023
Julie Bagwell
Hamworthy - Elected 4 May 2023
Peter Jonathan Cooper
Hamworthy - Elected 4 May 2023
Neil Duncan-Jordan
Poole - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BH16 5AZ records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around BH16 5AZ in Hamworthy West is £300,000 (about £355 per square foot) based on 165 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to BH16 5AZ, including Bayside Academy (Good) and Yarrells Preparatory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BH16 5AZ is Hamworthy, about 344 m away.
BH16 5AZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,147 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Poole covering BH16 5AZ is Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Brian Hitchcock (The Party for Poole People Ltd.), Julie Bagwell (Poole Engage Party) and Peter Jonathan Cooper (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.