Postcode BH16 5JW 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44.8 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 1.0 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Upton & Lytchett Minster has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,424 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Upton & Lytchett Minster has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.0% 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 5JW.
Upton & Lytchett Minster near BH16 5JW 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Hamworthy | N/A | Walking directions to Hamworthy |
Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £343,750 in Lytchett Matravers & Upton area, with individual transactions ranging from £143,604 up to £1,100,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 68 | £467,500 |
| Flats | 11 | £195,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £325,000 |
| Terraced | 36 | £298,000 |
10 year median price trend in Lytchett Matravers & Upton
In the BH16 5JW postcode area, located within Upton & Lytchett Minster, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH16 5JW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | The Crossways, Dorset, BH16 5HB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Dorset, BH16 5PG | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Blandford Road North, Upton, BH16 5PR | Walking directions to Aldi |
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.
Elected local representatives for BH16 5JW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alex Brenton
Lytchett Matravers & Upton - Elected 2 May 2024
Andrew James Starr
Lytchett Matravers & Upton - Elected 2 May 2024
Steve Robinson
Lytchett Matravers & Upton - Elected 2 May 2024
Vikki Slade
Mid Dorset and North Poole - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.