Postcode BH16 5EL is located in an urban city, within the Lytchett Matravers & Upton ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Upton & Lytchett Minster area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Upton & Lytchett Minster is £51,474 per year. The nearest station is Hamworthy located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Upton & Lytchett Minster has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,538 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.
Upton & Lytchett Minster has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Upton & Lytchett Minster is £51,474 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH16 5EL.
Upton & Lytchett Minster near BH16 5EL 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Hamworthy | N/A | Walking directions to Hamworthy |
Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Lytchett Matravers & Upton area, with individual transactions ranging from £138,000 up to £1,775,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 69 | £450,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £197,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £329,475 |
| Terraced | 32 | £297,975 |
10 year median price trend in Lytchett Matravers & Upton
In the BH16 5EL postcode area, located within Upton & Lytchett Minster, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH16 5EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 587-589 Blandford Road, Poole, BH16 5EB | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | The Crossways, Dorset, BH16 5HB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Blandford Road, Poole, BH16 5BN | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Dorset, BH16 5PG | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | 446 Blandford Road, Poole, BH16 5BL | Walking directions to Lidl |
Annual council tax rates for Dorset district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.