BH16 Postcode Area Information

Population
16,237
Avg Annual Income
£39,775
Full Time Employees
27.08%
Average Age
45.38

Area Overview

The postcode area is located in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset postcode town, in the South West, England region.

The BH16 postcode area, also known as the Poole postcode area, is situated in the South West England region, particularly in the county of Dorset. It encompasses Broadstone, and other localities such as Lytchett Matravers, Lytchett Minster, and Upton. This area is recognised for its serene suburban living, making it a desirable residential region.

In terms of amenities, BH16 offers a range of communal facilities designed for modern living. There are supermarkets, local eateries, and retail stores catering to the residents' everyday needs. Educational institutions, including primary and secondary schools, are nearby, providing favourable conditions for families with children.

Geographically, the BH16 postcode area is mostly flat, enabling easy walking and cycling experiences. Apart from urbanised areas, it is also interspersed with patches of woodland and open green spaces, promoting outdoor recreational activities. It is situated near the Poole Harbour, adding a picturesque seaside appeal.

Transportation in BH16 is efficient, anchored by a robust network of public transportation including buses and trains that provide residents with easy access to surrounding areas and destinations further afield, such as Bournemouth and Southampton. An array of cycling and walking routes also provide green travel options. The area is in proximity to major roads such as the A350 and the A35, which provides it with excellent road connectivity. Overall, the BH16 postcode area is a vibrant blend of serene residential convenience and the accessibility of modern amenities, making it an attractive place to live in.

A Major part of this postcode area describes a community with a younger population compared to the surrounding area, living mainly in flats.

Residents:

  • More residents are below retirement age than the average.
  • Most people live in flats, more than any other postcode in the group.
  • Few residents live in care homes or communal establishments.
  • This is the least diverse community within the "Ageing Communities" group in terms of ethnicity.

Employment:

  • Many residents work in managerial and professional roles, similar to the surrounding area.
  • Few residents have jobs in manual or basic labor positions.

A Major part of this postcode area represents a younger and less diverse community compared to the surrounding area. Residents tend to live in flats and work in professional roles.

It's important to note that this description generalizes the area and individual experiences may vary.

Electoral Wards

The postcode area covers Hamworthy, Lytchett Matravers & Upton, Wareham electoral wards.

BH16 Postcode Map

Age
Ethinicity
Deprivation
Education
Occupation
Religion
BH16 Area Demographics
(from Census 2021)

The population of BH16 postcode area is 16,237. In England, the male population is 28,833,712 and the female population is 27,656,336, according to the 2021 census.

Ethnicity & Religion

According to the latest 2021 census, The main ethnicity of the people in the area is White: English, with a total of 15,301, followed by White: Other White, with a total of 416. In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (7,593), followed by Christian (7,464).

Deprivation

As for deprivation, most of the area is not deprived in any dimension (3,673), followed by at least deprived in one dimension (2,693).

Economic Status

Most people in the nearby area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (5,075), while 4,123 adults mentioned they are Retired.

Education

Regarding education, 3,308 adults have Level 4 education, while 2,356 have Level 3 education. The most common occupations are

  • Professional occupations (1156)
  • Skilled trades occupations (1081), and
  • Managers, directors and senior officials (918)

Age

The average age of people living in area is 45 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (4974), Between 55 to 64 (4404), and Between 65 to 74 (3996).

NS-SEC

The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (2,659) followed by Semi-routine occupations (1,891), and Routine occupations (1,773).

Postcodes in BH16

There are total 2 postcode sectors present in the BH16 (listed below). The postcode BH16 has a total of 460 postcodes.

BH16 5YU (terminated)
BH16 5ZU (terminated)
BH16 5ZQ (terminated)
BH16 5XZ (terminated)
BH16 5HP (terminated)
BH16 5YR (terminated)
BH16 5ZJ (terminated)
BH16 5BP (terminated)
BH16 5YL (terminated)
BH16 5YQ (terminated)
BH16 5NY (terminated)
BH16 5YB (terminated)
BH16 5RZ (terminated)
BH16 5YN (terminated)
BH16 5YP (terminated)
BH16 5YJ (terminated)
BH16 5YE (terminated)
BH16 5YH (terminated)
BH16 5YX (terminated)
BH16 5YT (terminated)
BH16 5YD (terminated)
BH16 5SD (terminated)
BH16 5YA (terminated)
BH16 5YS (terminated)
BH16 5YZ (terminated)
BH16 5YW (terminated)
BH16 5TN (terminated)
BH16 5YY (terminated)
BH16 5PS (terminated)
BH16 5YF (terminated)
BH16 5YG (terminated)
BH16 5BB (terminated)
BH16 5BD (terminated)
BH16 5NP (terminated)
BH16 6GB (terminated)
BH16 6FW (terminated)
BH16 6AA (terminated)
BH16 6YU (terminated)
BH16 6YZ (terminated)
BH16 6ZG (terminated)
BH16 6ZT (terminated)
BH16 6ZX (terminated)
BH16 6WA (terminated)
BH16 6YP (terminated)
BH16 6LQ (terminated)
BH16 6ZQ (terminated)
BH16 6WD (terminated)
BH16 6JA (terminated)
BH16 6LL (terminated)
BH16 6LU (terminated)
BH16 6LX (terminated)
BH16 6XZ (terminated)
BH16 6YN (terminated)
BH16 6ZD (terminated)
BH16 6YD (terminated)
BH16 6YS (terminated)
BH16 6WJ (terminated)
BH16 6XQ (terminated)
BH16 6YF (terminated)
BH16 6YA (terminated)
BH16 6YH (terminated)
BH16 6WB (terminated)
BH16 6LP (terminated)
BH16 6WX (terminated)
BH16 6YG (terminated)
BH16 6YW (terminated)
BH16 6YY (terminated)
BH16 6ZB (terminated)
BH16 6ZF (terminated)
BH16 6YR (terminated)
BH16 6ZA (terminated)
BH16 6ZE (terminated)
BH16 6YT (terminated)
BH16 6JU (terminated)
BH16 6YX (terminated)
BH16 6YJ (terminated)
BH16 6YQ (terminated)
BH16 6YB (terminated)
BH16 6YE (terminated)
ONS Administrative Info
NameType
AreaBH16
Ward

Hamworthy

Lytchett Matravers & Upton

Wareham

LTLA22Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset
UTLA22Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset
RegionSouth West
CountryEngland

BH16 Crime Statstics

Crime rate over the last 12 Months

Crime rate by Month

24

Anti-social behaviour

1

Bicycle theft

7

Burglary

3

Criminal damage and arson

1

Drugs

1

Other crime

3

Other theft

6

Public order

1

Robbery

2

Shoplifting

4

Vehicle crime

31

Violence and sexual offences

28

Anti-social behaviour

1

Bicycle theft

2

Burglary

8

Criminal damage and arson

1

Drugs

1

Other crime

5

Other theft

7

Public order

1

Robbery

8

Shoplifting

8

Vehicle crime

29

Violence and sexual offences

58

Anti-social behaviour

3

Burglary

19

Criminal damage and arson

6

Other theft

2

Possession of weapons

4

Public order

9

Shoplifting

4

Vehicle crime

47

Violence and sexual offences

23

Anti-social behaviour

1

Bicycle theft

5

Burglary

12

Criminal damage and arson

3

Drugs

1

Other crime

5

Other theft

7

Public order

1

Robbery

8

Shoplifting

1

Theft from the person

2

Vehicle crime

44

Violence and sexual offences

14

Anti-social behaviour

2

Burglary

14

Criminal damage and arson

2

Drugs

6

Other theft

7

Public order

43

Shoplifting

5

Vehicle crime

49

Violence and sexual offences

22

Anti-social behaviour

1

Bicycle theft

6

Burglary

12

Criminal damage and arson

2

Drugs

2

Other crime

4

Other theft

4

Public order

2

Robbery

6

Shoplifting

8

Vehicle crime

33

Violence and sexual offences

31

Anti-social behaviour

2

Bicycle theft

9

Burglary

14

Criminal damage and arson

4

Other theft

1

Possession of weapons

4

Public order

5

Shoplifting

12

Vehicle crime

42

Violence and sexual offences

22

Anti-social behaviour

1

Bicycle theft

2

Burglary

2

Criminal damage and arson

1

Drugs

1

Other crime

10

Other theft

1

Possession of weapons

4

Public order

14

Shoplifting

6

Vehicle crime

37

Violence and sexual offences

20

Anti-social behaviour

1

Bicycle theft

3

Burglary

12

Criminal damage and arson

1

Other crime

9

Other theft

1

Possession of weapons

4

Public order

4

Shoplifting

10

Vehicle crime

41

Violence and sexual offences

10

Anti-social behaviour

3

Burglary

8

Criminal damage and arson

2

Drugs

2

Other theft

2

Public order

1

Shoplifting

4

Vehicle crime

35

Violence and sexual offences

18

Anti-social behaviour

4

Burglary

10

Criminal damage and arson

2

Drugs

6

Other theft

1

Possession of weapons

3

Public order

1

Robbery

3

Shoplifting

5

Vehicle crime

26

Violence and sexual offences

22

Anti-social behaviour

2

Bicycle theft

11

Burglary

9

Criminal damage and arson

5

Drugs

2

Other crime

11

Other theft

4

Possession of weapons

2

Public order

3

Shoplifting

14

Vehicle crime

46

Violence and sexual offences

12

Anti-social behaviour

2

Bicycle theft

4

Burglary

10

Criminal damage and arson

2

Other crime

7

Other theft

1

Possession of weapons

3

Public order

4

Shoplifting

1

Theft from the person

8

Vehicle crime

23

Violence and sexual offences

28

Anti-social behaviour

1

Bicycle theft

5

Burglary

8

Criminal damage and arson

2

Other crime

12

Other theft

5

Public order

2

Shoplifting

1

Theft from the person

6

Vehicle crime

39

Violence and sexual offences

24

Anti-social behaviour

3

Bicycle theft

3

Burglary

12

Criminal damage and arson

1

Drugs

1

Other crime

7

Other theft

8

Public order

1

Robbery

1

Shoplifting

7

Vehicle crime

27

Violence and sexual offences

32

Anti-social behaviour

4

Burglary

28

Criminal damage and arson

2

Other crime

3

Other theft

8

Public order

1

Shoplifting

16

Vehicle crime

53

Violence and sexual offences

31

Anti-social behaviour

3

Burglary

10

Criminal damage and arson

1

Drugs

4

Other theft

7

Public order

3

Shoplifting

2

Theft from the person

6

Vehicle crime

43

Violence and sexual offences

36

Anti-social behaviour

1

Bicycle theft

4

Burglary

13

Criminal damage and arson

1

Other crime

7

Other theft

1

Possession of weapons

5

Public order

1

Robbery

2

Shoplifting

5

Vehicle crime

34

Violence and sexual offences

33

Anti-social behaviour

1

Burglary

16

Criminal damage and arson

2

Drugs

1

Other crime

9

Other theft

4

Public order

1

Shoplifting

6

Vehicle crime

32

Violence and sexual offences

32

Anti-social behaviour

1

Bicycle theft

3

Burglary

10

Criminal damage and arson

1

Other crime

7

Other theft

6

Public order

6

Shoplifting

1

Theft from the person

1

Vehicle crime

41

Violence and sexual offences

23

Anti-social behaviour

3

Burglary

12

Criminal damage and arson

2

Drugs

2

Other crime

3

Other theft

15

Public order

5

Shoplifting

6

Vehicle crime

35

Violence and sexual offences

27

Anti-social behaviour

12

Criminal damage and arson

2

Other crime

6

Other theft

1

Public order

1

Shoplifting

2

Vehicle crime

31

Violence and sexual offences

BH16 Property Statstics

Sold House Prices over the last 12 Months

Sold House Prices by Month

House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£452,500.00£452,500.00 - £452,500.001
Semi-Detached£304,000.00£295,000.00 - £312,000.003
Terraced£245,000.00£245,000.00 - £245,000.001
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Flat£155,000.00£155,000.00 - £155,000.001
Semi-Detached£324,333.33£285,000.00 - £385,000.003
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£474,500.00£325,000.00 - £700,000.006
Flat£144,000.00£133,000.00 - £155,000.002
Semi-Detached£309,666.67£285,000.00 - £326,000.003
Terraced£267,816.67£240,000.00 - £293,500.003
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£429,500.00£340,000.00 - £528,000.004
Semi-Detached£310,000.00£310,000.00 - £310,000.001
Terraced£328,333.33£300,000.00 - £360,000.003
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£551,250.00£465,000.00 - £637,500.002
Other£1,260,000.00£1,260,000.00 - £1,260,000.001
Terraced£297,500.00£297,500.00 - £297,500.001
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£345,000.00£315,000.00 - £375,000.002
Flat£175,917.00£175,917.00 - £175,917.001
Other£250,000.00£250,000.00 - £250,000.001
Semi-Detached£327,750.00£294,000.00 - £375,000.004
Terraced£304,487.50£299,950.00 - £306,000.004
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£486,500.00£330,000.00 - £770,000.008
Flat£192,500.00£192,500.00 - £192,500.001
Semi-Detached£343,666.67£289,000.00 - £395,000.003
Terraced£259,250.00£236,000.00 - £300,000.003
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£426,000.00£367,000.00 - £485,000.002
Flat£174,950.00£174,950.00 - £174,950.002
Other£7,200,000.00£7,200,000.00 - £7,200,000.001
Semi-Detached£292,500.00£260,000.00 - £325,000.002
Terraced£150,000.00£90,000.00 - £280,000.004
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£475,300.00£375,000.00 - £580,500.005
Flat£195,000.00£195,000.00 - £195,000.002
Semi-Detached£303,333.33£260,000.00 - £375,000.003
Terraced£296,666.67£220,000.00 - £345,000.003
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£524,000.00£390,000.00 - £1,200,000.0010
Flat£192,500.00£187,500.00 - £195,000.003
Other£185,000.00£185,000.00 - £185,000.001
Semi-Detached£317,500.00£295,000.00 - £340,000.002
Terraced£258,333.33£245,000.00 - £270,000.003
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£525,650.00£317,000.00 - £1,240,000.0010
Flat£212,000.00£185,000.00 - £239,000.003
Other£153,812.50£95,000.00 - £425,500.008
Semi-Detached£293,787.50£263,000.00 - £359,950.0012
Terraced£270,602.80£225,007.00 - £326,500.005
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£479,615.38£277,000.00 - £900,000.0013
Other£861,000.00£265,000.00 - £2,000,000.003
Semi-Detached£329,583.33£262,500.00 - £360,000.006
Terraced£224,987.50£155,000.00 - £305,000.004
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£479,618.75£300,000.00 - £960,000.008
Other£265,000.00£265,000.00 - £265,000.001
Semi-Detached£301,388.89£195,000.00 - £392,000.009
Terraced£300,100.00£290,000.00 - £318,000.005
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£496,786.43£425,000.00 - £760,000.007
Flat£212,483.33£189,950.00 - £240,000.003
Other£830,000.00£830,000.00 - £830,000.001
Semi-Detached£328,833.33£295,000.00 - £364,000.003
Terraced£223,687.50£150,750.00 - £342,000.006
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£388,750.00£285,000.00 - £500,000.008
Flat£195,500.00£195,500.00 - £195,500.001
Other£560,000.00£560,000.00 - £560,000.001
Semi-Detached£327,500.00£287,500.00 - £405,000.003
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£683,333.00£370,000.00 - £1,249,999.003
Flat£217,550.00£200,600.00 - £234,500.002
Other£537,500.00£175,000.00 - £900,000.002
Semi-Detached£375,000.00£340,000.00 - £410,000.002
Terraced£260,000.00£260,000.00 - £260,000.001
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£496,500.00£342,500.00 - £630,000.003
Flat£220,816.67£165,000.00 - £249,950.003
Other£1,260,000.00£1,260,000.00 - £1,260,000.001
Semi-Detached£322,875.00£208,000.00 - £400,000.008
Terraced£306,000.00£302,000.00 - £310,000.002
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£419,600.00£360,000.00 - £545,000.005
Flat£217,500.00£180,000.00 - £255,000.002
Other£596,000.00£596,000.00 - £596,000.001
Semi-Detached£278,687.50£208,000.00 - £365,000.008
Terraced£251,333.33£187,000.00 - £305,000.005
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£405,000.00£370,000.00 - £440,000.002
Flat£191,000.00£191,000.00 - £191,000.001
Other£250,000.00£250,000.00 - £250,000.001
Semi-Detached£340,833.33£300,000.00 - £387,500.003
Terraced£330,000.00£300,000.00 - £360,000.002
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£661,857.14£475,000.00 - £1,050,000.007
Semi-Detached£348,750.00£347,500.00 - £350,000.002
Terraced£360,000.00£345,000.00 - £375,000.002
Schools

NamePupilsAgePostcode
Lytchett Minster SchoolSecondary, Good1567 11-19BH166JD
Bayside AcademyPrimary, Good278 4-11BH165AH
Lytchett Matravers Primary SchoolPrimary, Good433 4-11BH166DY
Upton Junior SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement355 7-11BH165NQ
Upton Infant SchoolPrimary, Good252 4-7BH165LQ
Amenities
  • SPAR, BH16 5PG
  • Buttons & Bows Gifts, BH16 6BA
  • Chococo - The Purbeck Chocolate Co., BH16 6LS
  • Angelic, BH16 6BA
  • Courtyard Candies & Chocolate, BH16 6BA
  • Drovers Retreat Bed and Breakfast, BH16 5LL
  • Sunset House Bed & Breakfast, BH16 6JE
  • Bulbury Woods Golf Club, BH16 6HR
  • Clay Pipe Inn, BH16 6JY
  • Rose and Crown, BH16 6DT
  • St. Peters Finger, BH16 6JE
  • The Bakers Arms, BH16 6JF
  • Bayside Academy, BH16 5AH
  • Cafe Grey Wood, BH16 6DT
  • Costa Coffee, BH16 5NJ
  • Farmer Palmers Farm Park, BH16 6EU
  • Loaded, BH16 6JZ
  • Abid Spice, BH16 5EB
  • Bitesize Sisters, BH16 5BW
  • Dina Zone, BH16 5AQ
  • Pizza Royal, BH16 5AQ
  • Subway, BH16 5BN
  • Euro Nutrition Ltd, BH16 5BN
  • Tarlu Ltd, BH16 5DA
  • Tarlu Ltd, BH16 5SN
  • Tarlu Ltd, BH16 5DA
  • Tarlu Ltd, BH16 5SN
  • American Fizz, BH16 5SN
  • Thai Gold, BH16 6FA
  • Harrys, BH16 6HX
  • The Quay School, BH16 5AH
  • Chartwells @ Lytchett Matravers Primary School, BH16 6DY
  • Chartwells @ Upton Infant School, BH16 5LQ
  • Chartwells @ Upton Junior School, BH16 5NQ
  • Kids Love Nature Lytchett Limited, BH16 6JE
  • Lidl, BH16 5BL
  • ALDI, BH16 5PR
  • Muddy Boots Nursery School, BH16 5AH
  • St Gabriel's Pre-School Community Church, BH16 5BH
  • Turlin Moor Childrens Centre, BH16 5AH
  • Castle Farm Retirement Home, BH16 6BZ
  • Upton Manor Care Home, BH16 5NJ
  • South House, BH16 6BB
  • Cupcakes and Cocktails Wedding Services, BH16 5AQ
  • Kirsty's Cake House, BH16 5AR
  • Moor Community Food, BH16 5BH
  • Steppin Out Academy, BH16 5BL
  • St Gabriel's Church aka St Gabriels Lunch Club, BH16 5BH