Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

BH16 5DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH16 5DN.

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Population

366

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 44,600 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH16 5DN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 40% social renting, BH16 5DN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

BH16 5DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Hamworthy Junction in Poole. Administratively it sits within Hamworthy ward and the Poole constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BH16 5DN 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. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BH16 5DN are sourced from Output Area E00078005 (shared with 6 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 5DN. The average age is 34.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

BH16 5DN has low crime rates — 36 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 offences55
Anti-social behaviour30
Criminal damage and arson17
Vehicle crime9
Burglary9

school Local Schools

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Bayside Academy

Good278 pupils0.2 km
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Upton Infant School

Good252 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Boots0.9 km
  • Blandford Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Sweet Buns0.5 km
  • Hamworthy Service Station0.4 km
  • Rockley Park Supermarket0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Bayside Academy0.2 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.9 km
  • Tides Restaurant and Bar0.9 km
  • Cooks Rockley Park0.9 km
  • Harbour's Edge Beach Cafe0.9 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Dina Zone0.4 km
  • Pizza Royal0.4 km
  • Abid Spice0.7 km
  • Bitesize Sisters0.5 km
  • Subway0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Red Lion0.9 km
  • Live Lounge0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamworthy0.2 km
  • Poole2.8 km
  • Holton Heath4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Rice Gardens0.0 km
  • Rice Gardens0.0 km
  • Hamworthy Rail Station0.1 km
  • Hamworthy Rail Station0.1 km
  • Maryland Road0.2 km