BH16 5DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Olivia Close, 0.7km from Hamworthy Junction in Upton (Dorset). Administratively it sits within Hamworthy ward and the Poole constituency.
For families considering a move, BH16 5DE represents 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. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 £244k, up 29.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH16 5DE are sourced from Output Area E00078002 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLIVIA CLOSE, BH16 5DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLIVIA CLOSE, BH16 5DE.
345
41
£ 44,600 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH16 5DE 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 5DE — 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. Property prices are trending up 29.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH16 5DE. 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
Flat
£ 197,725
2 sales · Mean £ 197,725
Semi-Detached
£ 280,500
2 sales · Mean £ 280,500
Terraced
£ 246,250
4 sales · Mean £ 245,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH16 5DE 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 Store0.1 km
- Travis Perkins0.1 km
- Upton House Kiosk0.9 km
- Sweet Buns1.0 km
- Hamworthy Service Station0.2 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Tea Rooms0.9 km
- Bayside Academy0.6 km
- Upton Cafe1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Abid Spice0.2 km
- Bitesize Sisters0.1 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
- Poole3.0 km
- Holton Heath4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Sandy Lane0.1 km
- Willow Close0.1 km
- Sandy Lane0.2 km
- Old Bound Road0.2 km
- Hamworthy Recreation Ground0.2 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: BH165DE · Data under Open Government Licence