BH16 5BT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Allens Road, 1.0km from Turlin Moor in Upton (Dorset). Administratively it sits within Lytchett Matravers & Upton ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BH16, BH16 5BT offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
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 £327k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH16 5BT are sourced from Output Area E00103789 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALLENS ROAD, BH16 5BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALLENS ROAD, BH16 5BT.
273
50
£ 44,900 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
BH16 5BT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 89% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH16 5BT. The average age is 49.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 312,500
4 sales · Mean £ 320,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH16 5BT 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.
school Local Schools
Upton Infant School
Bayside Academy
Upton Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Premier Local Convenience Store0.3 km
- Travis Perkins0.5 km
- Upton House Kiosk0.9 km
- Hamworthy Service Station0.6 km
- The Coop0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- The Tea Rooms0.9 km
- Bayside Academy1.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- The Phat Fryer0.8 km
- Upton Cafe0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Abid Spice0.3 km
- Bitesize Sisters0.5 km
- Subway0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Dorset Pizza Kitchen0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Drovers Retreat Bed and Breakfast0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamworthy1.0 km
- Poole3.4 km
- Holton Heath4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Pine View Close0.2 km
- Pine View Close0.2 km
- Old Bound Road0.2 km
- Bottom of Sandy Lane0.3 km
- Bottom of Sandy Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH165BT · Data under Open Government Licence