Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

ROBERTS WAY, BH16 5DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROBERTS WAY, BH16 5DF.

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Population

426

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 44,900 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

BH16 5DF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

BH16 5DF is a safe, established residential area on Roberts Way, 0.5km from The Marsh in Upton (Dorset). Administratively it sits within Lytchett Matravers & Upton ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £267k.

Census 2021 statistics for BH16 5DF are sourced from Output Area E00103806 (shared with 15 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 5DF. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 33%
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

Semi-Detached

£ 306,125

2 sales · Mean £ 306,125

Flat

£ 190,000

1 sales · Mean £ 190,000

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

BH16 5DF has low crime rates — 19 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 offences29
Anti-social behaviour14
Other theft6
Vehicle crime6
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Upton Junior School

Requires Improvement355 pupils0.3 km
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Upton Infant School

Good252 pupils0.4 km
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Lytchett Minster School

Good1567 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • The Coop0.7 km
  • Upton News and Wine0.3 km
  • SPAR0.5 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Drovers Retreat Bed and Breakfast0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • The Phat Fryer0.3 km
  • Upton Cafe0.7 km
  • Upton Central0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Dorset Pizza Kitchen0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamworthy2.1 km
  • Holton Heath4.3 km
  • Poole4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Roberts Way0.1 km
  • Roberts Way0.1 km
  • British Legion0.1 km
  • Beacon Park Road0.3 km
  • Moorland Parade0.3 km