BH16 5BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Allens Road, 0.9km from Turlin Moor in Upton (Dorset). Administratively it sits within Hamworthy ward and the Poole constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BH16, BH16 5BU offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 84% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k, up 8.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH16 5BU are sourced from Output Area E00078001 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALLENS ROAD, BH16 5BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALLENS ROAD, BH16 5BU.
294
45
£ 44,600 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH16 5BU 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
No single demographic signal dominates BH16 5BU — age 45, 84% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £325k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 8.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH16 5BU. The average age is 45.4. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 280,250
12 sales · Mean £ 287,791
Detached
£ 334,750
6 sales · Mean £ 345,416
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH16 5BU has low crime rates — 24 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 Perkins0.4 km
- Upton House Kiosk0.8 km
- Hamworthy Service Station0.4 km
- The Coop0.6 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- The Tea Rooms0.8 km
- Bayside Academy0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Upton Cafe0.7 km
- Upton Central0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Abid Spice0.2 km
- Bitesize Sisters0.3 km
- Subway0.4 km
- Dina Zone0.9 km
- Pizza Royal0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamworthy0.9 km
- Poole3.2 km
- Holton Heath4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Sandy Lane0.1 km
- Old Bound Road0.1 km
- Bottom of Sandy Lane0.2 km
- Bottom of Sandy Lane0.2 km
- Sandy Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH165BU · Data under Open Government Licence