BH16 5BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on South Haven Close, 0.5km from Rockley Sands in Poole. Administratively it sits within Hamworthy ward and the Poole constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BH16 5BJ 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. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £220k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for BH16 5BJ are sourced from Output Area E00078009 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH HAVEN CLOSE, BH16 5BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH HAVEN CLOSE, BH16 5BJ.
320
40
£ 44,600 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH16 5BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 52% social renting, BH16 5BJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 40-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 5BJ. The average age is 40.1. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 220,000
1 sales · Mean £ 220,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BH16 5BJ is moderate at 62 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
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Rockley Park Supermarket0.4 km
- Becky Bakes Cakes0.9 km
- Spar0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Live Lounge0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Cooks Rockley Park0.4 km
- Harbour's Edge Beach Cafe0.4 km
- Harbourside Restaurant0.4 km
- Mash and Barrel0.4 km
- Bayside Academy0.7 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Dina Zone0.6 km
- Pizza Royal0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamworthy1.1 km
- Holton Heath3.4 km
- Poole3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Egmont Road Substation0.1 km
- Peverell Road0.2 km
- Egmont Road0.3 km
- Foreland Road0.3 km
- Rockley Park0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BH165BJ · Data under Open Government Licence