Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

EGMONT ROAD, BH16 5AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EGMONT ROAD, BH16 5AR.

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Population

320

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 44,600 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH16 5AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

BH16 5AR has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 40-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

BH16 5AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Egmont Road, 0.4km from Rockley Sands in Poole. Administratively it sits within Hamworthy ward and the Poole constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BH16 5AR is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. 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 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £256k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for BH16 5AR are sourced from Output Area E00078009 (shared with 7 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 5AR. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 220,000

5 sales · Mean £ 224,500

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

Crime around BH16 5AR is moderate at 63 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour60
Violence and sexual offences42
Criminal damage and arson13
Other theft8
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Bayside Academy

Good278 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Bayside Academy0.6 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.4 km
  • Tides Restaurant and Bar0.4 km
  • Cooks Rockley Park0.4 km
  • Harbour's Edge Beach Cafe0.4 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Dina Zone0.5 km
  • Pizza Royal0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Rockley Park Supermarket0.4 km
  • Becky Bakes Cakes0.7 km
  • Spar0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Live Lounge0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamworthy1.0 km
  • Poole3.4 km
  • Holton Heath3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Egmont Road0.1 km
  • Egmont Road Substation0.1 km
  • Peverell Road0.2 km
  • Foreland Road0.2 km
  • Shops0.3 km