Postcode BH16 5QU 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 moderate crime levels, with around 59.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Upton & Lytchett Minster is £44,900 per year. The nearest station is Hamworthy located about 1.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Upton & Lytchett Minster has a moderate 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 59.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Upton & Lytchett Minster is £44,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH16 5QU.
Upton & Lytchett Minster near BH16 5QU 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 177 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 | 75 | £450,000 |
| Flats | 22 | £197,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £333,750 |
| Terraced | 32 | £295,750 |
10 year median price trend in Lytchett Matravers & Upton
In the BH16 5QU 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 5QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Dorset, BH16 5PG | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | The Crossways, Dorset, BH16 5HB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Blandford Road North, Upton, BH16 5PR | Walking directions to Aldi |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.