Postcode BH16 5SP 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 30.1 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 1.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Upton & Lytchett Minster has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,694 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Upton & Lytchett Minster has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.2% 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 5SP.
Upton & Lytchett Minster near BH16 5SP 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 5SP postcode area, located within Upton & Lytchett Minster, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH16 5SP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Blandford Road North, Upton, BH16 5PR | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Dorset, BH16 5PG | Walking directions to Spar |
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.