BH16 5BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Allens Road, 0.7km from Hamworthy Junction in Upton (Dorset). Administratively it sits within Hamworthy ward and the Poole constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £189k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH16 5BY are sourced from Output Area E00078002 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALLENS ROAD, BH16 5BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALLENS ROAD, BH16 5BY.
345
41
£ 44,600 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH16 5BY 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 5BY — age 41, 77% ownership, 23% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH16 5BY. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 174,000
4 sales · Mean £ 171,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH16 5BY has low crime rates — 25 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 Store0.3 km
- Travis Perkins0.2 km
- Upton House Kiosk0.8 km
- Becky Bakes Cakes0.8 km
- Spar0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Tea Rooms0.8 km
- Bayside Academy0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Abid Spice0.3 km
- Bitesize Sisters0.2 km
- Subway0.2 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
- Poole2.9 km
- Holton Heath4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Willow Close0.2 km
- Sandy Lane0.2 km
- Hamworthy Recreation Ground0.2 km
- Hamworthy Recreation Ground0.3 km
- Sandy Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH165BY · Data under Open Government Licence