BH16 5AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Hamworthy Junction in Poole. Administratively it sits within Hamworthy ward and the Poole constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BH16 5AA is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BH16 5AA are sourced from Output Area E00078003 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BH16 5AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH16 5AA.
409
37
£ 44,600 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH16 5AA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BH16 5AA — age 37, 41% ownership, 24% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH16 5AA. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH16 5AA has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bayside Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Premier Local Convenience Store0.7 km
- Travis Perkins0.5 km
- Becky Bakes Cakes0.3 km
- Spar0.6 km
- Sweet Buns0.4 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Abid Spice0.7 km
- Bitesize Sisters0.5 km
- Subway0.4 km
- Dina Zone0.5 km
- Pizza Royal0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Red Lion0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Bayside Academy0.4 km
- Cobbs Bar and Restaurant1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamworthy0.1 km
- Poole2.7 km
- Holton Heath4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Rice Gardens0.1 km
- Hamworthy Rail Station0.1 km
- Hamworthy Rail Station0.1 km
- Galloway Road0.1 km
- Rice Gardens0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BH165AA · Data under Open Government Licence