Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

FITZWORTH AVENUE, BH16 5AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FITZWORTH AVENUE, BH16 5AZ.

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Population

325

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 44,600 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH16 5AZ 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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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 48% social renting, BH16 5AZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

BH16 5AZ is a safe, established residential area on Fitzworth Avenue, 0.3km from Hamworthy Junction in Poole. Administratively it sits within Hamworthy ward and the Poole constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BH16 5AZ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. 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. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £275k.

Census 2021 statistics for BH16 5AZ are sourced from Output Area E00078008 (shared with 4 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 5AZ. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 245,000

2 sales · Mean £ 245,000

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

Crime around BH16 5AZ is moderate at 51 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour77
Violence and sexual offences63
Criminal damage and arson21
Public order10
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Bayside Academy

Good278 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Tadpoles Daycare0.9 km
  • Bayside Academy0.2 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.6 km
  • Tides Restaurant and Bar0.6 km
  • Cooks Rockley Park0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Boots1.0 km
  • Blandford Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • Sweet Buns0.5 km
  • Hamworthy Service Station0.7 km
  • Rockley Park Supermarket0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Dina Zone0.2 km
  • Pizza Royal0.2 km
  • Abid Spice0.9 km
  • Bitesize Sisters0.7 km
  • Subway0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Red Lion1.0 km
  • Live Lounge0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamworthy0.4 km
  • Poole2.9 km
  • Holton Heath4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Maryland Road0.2 km
  • Maryland Road0.2 km
  • Shops0.3 km
  • Hamworthy Rail Station0.3 km
  • Hamworthy Rail Station0.3 km