Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

KEYSWORTH ROAD, BH16 5BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KEYSWORTH ROAD, BH16 5BH.

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Population

369

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 44,600 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH16 5BH 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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2/10
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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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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

BH16 5BH has a significant social housing presence — 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 6.7% year-on-year.

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

BH16 5BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Keysworth Road, 0.3km from Hamworthy Junction in Poole. Administratively it sits within Hamworthy ward and the Poole constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BH16 5BH 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. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £254k, up 6.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH16 5BH are sourced from Output Area E00077999 (shared with 5 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 5BH. The average age is 35.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 24%
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

£ 243,000

12 sales · Mean £ 251,251

Semi-Detached

£ 232,000

7 sales · Mean £ 232,857

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

BH16 5BH has low crime rates — 45 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 offences60
Anti-social behaviour37
Criminal damage and arson20
Burglary11
Public order10

school Local Schools

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Bayside Academy

Good278 pupils0.1 km
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Upton Infant School

Good252 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Bayside Academy0.1 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.8 km
  • Tides Restaurant and Bar0.8 km
  • Cooks Rockley Park0.8 km
  • Harbour's Edge Beach Cafe0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Dina Zone0.3 km
  • Pizza Royal0.3 km
  • Abid Spice0.6 km
  • Bitesize Sisters0.5 km
  • Subway0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Sweet Buns0.6 km
  • Hamworthy Service Station0.5 km
  • Rockley Park Supermarket0.8 km
  • Premier Local Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Travis Perkins0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Live Lounge0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamworthy0.3 km
  • Poole2.9 km
  • Holton Heath4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Maryland Road0.1 km
  • Maryland Road0.1 km
  • Rice Gardens0.1 km
  • Rice Gardens0.1 km
  • Hamworthy Rail Station0.3 km