Living in BH16, Dorset
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BH16 in Dorset. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
- Homes on the streets around central BH16 sold at a median of £342,500 across 96 recorded sales, above the England average of £290,000 (HM Land Registry).
- Prices across Dorset are down 0.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
- Of the 16 schools within about 3 miles, 89% are rated Good or Outstanding, against 90% of state schools in England (Ofsted).
- The centre of BH16 is in flood zone 1 (low probability), on the Environment Agency flood map for planning.
- A Band D household in Dorset Council pays £2,765 in council tax for 2026-27, every precept included (MHCLG).
- Police recorded 26 crimes within roughly a mile of the centre in August 2026, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Figures gathered 12 October 2026, each from the source named in its section.
House prices
Average price in Dorset: £325,154, down 0.1% on a year ago (July 2026). The wider South West average is £302,298.
Check sold prices for a specific address in BH16 →
See where BH16 ranks across South West →
Council tax at Band D in Dorset: £2,765 a year (2026-27). Running costs by postcode: council tax, energy, tenure, and the estate charge no listing shows →
Compare BH16 with another district
Sold prices, the price trend, schools, flood zone, Band D council tax and crime for BH16 against any other district, each from the source the section below names.
What actually sold around BH16
96 recorded home sales on the streets around central BH16 in the last 2 years, with a median of £342,500 and a range from £168,750 to £850,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Marsh Lane, BH16 5NH | Detached | £607,500 | 14 Aug 2026 |
| 167 Sandy Lane, BH16 5LU | Detached | £850,000 | 31 Jul 2026 |
| 9 Pinewood Close, BH16 5LN | Semi-detached | £370,000 | 23 Jul 2026 |
| 10 Gurjun Close, BH16 5QH | Terraced | £225,000 | 22 Jul 2026 |
| 26 Osprey Close, BH16 5FF | Terraced | £302,500 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 8 Kingfisher Drive, BH16 5FG | Detached | £650,000 | 23 Jun 2026 |
How to read this
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Schools nearby
16 schools within 3 miles , of which 89% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance | Admitted from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushcombe First School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.3 mi away | 0.52 mi 2025/26 |
| Upton Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi away | no figure |
| Upton Infant School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi away | no figure |
| Lytchett Minster School | Secondary | Good | 0.6 mi away | 5.25 mi 2025/26 |
| Lytchett Matravers Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.8 mi away | 2.69 mi 2025/26 |
| Henbury View First School | Primary | Good | 2.2 mi away | 3.47 mi 2025/26 |
Schools in BH16 with a published admission distance
How far away the last child offered a place lived, as the council published it. Tightest first; each name opens the school's page and its postcode checker.
| School | Stage | Admitted from | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lytchett Matravers Primary School | Primary | 2.69 mi | 2025/26 |
| Lytchett Minster School | Secondary | 5.25 mi | 2025/26 |
Will an address here get a place? How far Dorset schools admitted from, school by school →
9 state primary and 3 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Castle Court School, Yarrells Preparatory School.
All 2 fee-paying schools near BH16, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 15.0% |
| Skilled trades | 14.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.0% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.5% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
How BH16 has changed since 2011
The biggest move: degree-level adults, up 7.5 points since 2011, with England's change beside each line.
How to read this
The census neighbourhood at the centre of BH16 (E01020475, 2,322 residents in 2021, up 13.3% on 2011) on the 2011 and 2021 censuses, with England's own change over the same decade for scale. Each line is a share of the neighbourhood's households or residents, so a growing area and a shrinking one compare fairly. The biggest move here: degree-level adults, up 7.5 points.
| Measure | 2011 | 2021 | Change | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 82.5% | 79.5% | -3.0 pts | -2.0 pts |
| Households renting privately | 9.0% | 12.0% | +3.0 pts | +3.7 pts |
| Households renting socially | 6.3% | 7.1% | +0.8 pts | -0.6 pts |
| Residents under 15 | 16.8% | 19.0% | +2.2 pts | -0.3 pts |
| Residents 65 and over | 20.8% | 20.8% | 0.0 pts | +2.1 pts |
| Adults with a degree or equivalent | 16.8% | 24.3% | +7.5 pts | +6.5 pts |
| Residents born outside the UK | 4.1% | 5.0% | +0.9 pts | +3.6 pts |
| Residents in good or very good health | 81.9% | 84.7% | +2.8 pts | +0.8 pts |
| Residents in a white ethnic group | 98.5% | 97.2% | -1.3 pts | -4.4 pts |
Office for National Statistics, Census 2011 and Census 2021, Open Government Licence. A district holds many neighbourhoods; the full report for an address shows the one it sits in.
Crime
26 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BH16 in August 2026, most commonly anti social behaviour.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Dorset's figures.
Council tax and the council's finances
A Band D household in Dorset Council pays £2,765 for 2026-27, all precepts included, a rise of 5.1% on the year before against an England median rise of 4.8%. Every band for Dorset Council, and how it compares.
| Year | Band D bill | Rise |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | £2,223 | +4.9% |
| 2022-23 | £2,290 | +3.0% |
| 2023-24 | £2,388 | +4.3% |
| 2024-25 | £2,504 | +4.9% |
| 2025-26 | £2,630 | +5.0% |
| 2026-27 | £2,765 | +5.1% |
No exceptional financial support from government since 2020-21 and no section 114 notice on record for Dorset Council, as at 7 Sep 2026.
How to read this
A home's own band is on its council tax bill, free to look up at gov.uk/council-tax-bands; the report shows every band's bill at the council beside the home's other checks.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, live council tax tables (Band D, area averages) and the Exceptional Financial Support lists published each year; section 114 notices as published by the councils.
Source: MHCLG live council tax tables and Exceptional Financial Support lists
Common questions about BH16
What is the average house price in BH16?
The average sold price in Dorset is £325,154 as of July 2026, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in BH16?
Prices in Dorset are down 0.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in BH16?
The median of 96 recorded sales around central BH16 in the last 2 years is £342,500, ranging from £168,750 to £850,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BH16?
16 schools sit within 3 miles of central BH16, and 89% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BH16?
26 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BH16 in August 2026, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is BH16 at risk of flooding?
Central BH16 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is BH16 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 89% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £342,500; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 26 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BH16 safe?
26 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BH16 in August 2026, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
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