Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

GOATHORN CLOSE, BH16 5AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOATHORN CLOSE, BH16 5AD.

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Population

409

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 44,600 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BH16 5AD 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.

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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BH16 5AD spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH16 5AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Goathorn Close, 0.2km from Hamworthy Junction in Poole. Administratively it sits within Hamworthy ward and the Poole constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BH16 5AD 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. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BH16 5AD are sourced from Output Area E00078003 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH16 5AD. 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

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BH16 5AD has low crime rates — 39 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.

Violence and sexual offences52
Anti-social behaviour35
Criminal damage and arson13
Public order7
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Bayside Academy

Good278 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Premier Local Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Travis Perkins0.4 km
  • Becky Bakes Cakes0.4 km
  • Spar0.7 km
  • Sweet Buns0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Abid Spice0.6 km
  • Bitesize Sisters0.4 km
  • Subway0.3 km
  • Dina Zone0.6 km
  • Pizza Royal0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Red Lion0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Bayside Academy0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamworthy0.1 km
  • Poole2.7 km
  • Holton Heath4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Hamworthy Junction0.1 km
  • Hamworthy Junction0.1 km
  • Rice Gardens0.2 km
  • Rice Gardens0.2 km
  • Hamworthy Recreation Ground0.2 km