BH16 5BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Redhorn Close, 0.3km from Turlin Moor in Poole. Administratively it sits within Hamworthy ward and the Poole constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BH16 5BE is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £255k. 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 5BE are sourced from Output Area E00078006 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
REDHORN CLOSE, BH16 5BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REDHORN CLOSE, BH16 5BE.
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36
£ 44,600 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH16 5BE 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.
Area Character
With 44% social renting, BH16 5BE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH16 5BE. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 212,000
3 sales · Mean £ 221,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BH16 5BE is moderate at 57 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.
school Local Schools
Bayside Academy
Upton Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Premier Local Convenience Store0.9 km
- Travis Perkins0.7 km
- Hamworthy Service Station0.8 km
- Rockley Park Supermarket0.5 km
- Becky Bakes Cakes0.4 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Abid Spice0.9 km
- Bitesize Sisters0.8 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Dina Zone0.1 km
- Pizza Royal0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Live Lounge0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Cooks Rockley Park0.5 km
- Harbour's Edge Beach Cafe0.5 km
- Harbourside Restaurant0.5 km
- Mash and Barrel0.5 km
- Bayside Academy0.3 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamworthy0.6 km
- Poole3.2 km
- Holton Heath3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Shops0.1 km
- Shops0.2 km
- Foreland Road0.2 km
- Egmont Road0.2 km
- Maryland Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH165BE · Data under Open Government Licence