BH16 5AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Turlin Road, 0.3km from Hamworthy Junction in Poole. Administratively it sits within Hamworthy ward and the Poole constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BH16 5AE 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. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BH16 5AE are sourced from Output Area E00077999 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TURLIN ROAD, BH16 5AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TURLIN ROAD, BH16 5AE.
369
35
£ 44,600 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH16 5AE 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
Social renting makes up 53% of tenure in BH16 5AE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH16 5AE. The average age is 35.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 5AE has low crime rates — 37 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
Upton Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Premier Local Convenience Store0.5 km
- Travis Perkins0.4 km
- Becky Bakes Cakes0.4 km
- Spar0.6 km
- Sweet Buns0.6 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Abid Spice0.6 km
- Bitesize Sisters0.4 km
- Subway0.3 km
- Dina Zone0.5 km
- Pizza Royal0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Red Lion0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Bayside Academy0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamworthy0.2 km
- Poole2.7 km
- Holton Heath4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Hamworthy Junction0.0 km
- Hamworthy Junction0.1 km
- Hamworthy Recreation Ground0.2 km
- Rice Gardens0.2 km
- Rice Gardens0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH165AE · Data under Open Government Licence