Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

PATCHINS ROAD, BH16 5AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PATCHINS ROAD, BH16 5AS.

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Population

414

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 44,600 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH16 5AS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 51% owner-occupation and average age 39, BH16 5AS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

BH16 5AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Patchins Road, 0.3km from Turlin Moor in Poole. Administratively it sits within Hamworthy ward and the Poole constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BH16 5AS 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. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 29% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £246k. 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 5AS are sourced from Output Area E00078000 (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 5AS. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 275,000

1 sales · Mean £ 275,000

Semi-Detached

£ 223,000

5 sales · Mean £ 216,600

Terraced

£ 246,000

7 sales · Mean £ 237,642

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

Crime around BH16 5AS is moderate at 61 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 behaviour59
Violence and sexual offences41
Criminal damage and arson13
Other theft7
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Bayside Academy

Good278 pupils0.6 km
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Upton Infant School

Good252 pupils1.5 km
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Upton Junior School

Requires Improvement355 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Bayside Academy0.6 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.5 km
  • Tides Restaurant and Bar0.5 km
  • Cooks Rockley Park0.5 km
  • Harbour's Edge Beach Cafe0.5 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Dina Zone0.4 km
  • Pizza Royal0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Rockley Park Supermarket0.5 km
  • Travis Perkins1.0 km
  • Becky Bakes Cakes0.7 km
  • Spar0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Live Lounge0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamworthy0.9 km
  • Poole3.5 km
  • Holton Heath3.6 km

Bus Stops

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