OTTER CLOSE, BH16 5DP House Prices & Local Information

BH16 5DP is a sought-after residential area on Otter Close, 0.8km from The Marsh in Upton (Dorset). Administratively it sits within Lytchett Matravers & Upton ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.

For families considering a move, BH16 5DP represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £289k.

Census 2021 statistics for BH16 5DP are sourced from Output Area E00103800 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.