BH16 5BA is a mixed residential area on Fitzworth Avenue, 0.5km from Turlin Moor in Poole. Administratively it sits within Hamworthy ward and the Poole constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BH16 5BA is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £217k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH16 5BA are sourced from Output Area E00078008 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FITZWORTH AVENUE, BH16 5BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FITZWORTH AVENUE, BH16 5BA.
325
37
£ 44,600 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH16 5BA 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 48% of tenure in BH16 5BA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH16 5BA. 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
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 217,500
1 sales · Mean £ 217,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BH16 5BA is moderate at 55 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.
school Local Schools
Bayside Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Tadpoles Daycare1.0 km
- Bayside Academy0.3 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.5 km
- Tides Restaurant and Bar0.5 km
- Cooks Rockley Park0.5 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Dina Zone0.2 km
- Pizza Royal0.2 km
- Abid Spice0.9 km
- Bitesize Sisters0.8 km
- Subway0.8 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Sweet Buns0.6 km
- Hamworthy Service Station0.8 km
- Rockley Park Supermarket0.5 km
- Premier Local Convenience Store0.9 km
- Travis Perkins0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Live Lounge0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamworthy0.6 km
- Poole3.1 km
- Holton Heath3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Shops0.2 km
- Maryland Road0.2 km
- Shops0.3 km
- Maryland Road0.3 km
- Foreland Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH165BA · Data under Open Government Licence