BH16 5BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Blandford Road, 0.6km from Hamworthy Junction in Upton (Dorset). Administratively it sits within Hamworthy ward and the Poole constituency.
For families considering a move, BH16 5BW represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £290k, down 18.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH16 5BW are sourced from Output Area E00078002 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLANDFORD ROAD, BH16 5BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLANDFORD ROAD, BH16 5BW.
345
41
£ 44,600 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH16 5BW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BH16 5BW — age 41, 77% ownership, 23% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 18.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH16 5BW. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 290,000
7 sales · Mean £ 295,000
Semi-Detached
£ 227,500
2 sales · Mean £ 227,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH16 5BW has low crime rates — 37 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
Bayside Academy
Upton Infant School
Upton Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Premier Local Convenience Store0.2 km
- Travis Perkins0.0 km
- Sweet Buns0.9 km
- Hamworthy Service Station0.2 km
- The Coop0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Abid Spice0.2 km
- Bitesize Sisters0.0 km
- Subway0.2 km
- Dina Zone0.6 km
- Pizza Royal0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Bayside Academy0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamworthy0.6 km
- Poole3.0 km
- Holton Heath4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Sandy Lane0.1 km
- Willow Close0.1 km
- Hamworthy Recreation Ground0.2 km
- Sandy Lane0.2 km
- Hamworthy Recreation Ground0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH165BW · Data under Open Government Licence