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.
WILLOW CLOSE, BH16 5BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW CLOSE, BH16 5BS.
345
41
£ 44,600 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Bayside Academy
Upton Infant School
Upton Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, Cafe
3 nearby- The Tea Rooms0.9 km
- Bayside Academy0.7 km
- Upton Cafe1.0 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: BH165BS · Data under Open Government Licence