Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

WILLOW CLOSE, BH16 5BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW CLOSE, BH16 5BS.

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Population

345

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 44,600 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH16 5BS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BH16 5BS spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. £335k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 6.3% year-on-year.

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

BH16 5BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Willow Close, 0.7km from Hamworthy Junction in Upton (Dorset). Administratively it sits within Hamworthy ward and the Poole constituency.

For serious buyers, BH16 5BS is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £335k, down 6.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH16 5BS are sourced from Output Area E00078002 (shared with 10 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 5BS. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 310,000

9 sales · Mean £ 305,333

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

BH16 5BS has low crime rates — 26 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 offences17
Anti-social behaviour16
Other theft6
Vehicle crime5
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Bayside Academy

Good278 pupils0.7 km
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Upton Infant School

Good252 pupils1.3 km
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Upton Junior School

Requires Improvement355 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Premier Local Convenience Store0.2 km
  • Travis Perkins0.2 km
  • Upton House Kiosk0.9 km
  • Becky Bakes Cakes0.8 km
  • Spar0.8 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Tea Rooms0.9 km
  • Bayside Academy0.7 km
  • Upton Cafe1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Abid Spice0.2 km
  • Bitesize Sisters0.1 km
  • Subway0.1 km
  • Dina Zone0.8 km
  • Pizza Royal0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamworthy0.6 km
  • Poole3.0 km
  • Holton Heath4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Sandy Lane0.1 km
  • Willow Close0.1 km
  • Hamworthy Recreation Ground0.2 km
  • Sandy Lane0.2 km
  • Old Bound Road0.2 km