Postcode BH16 5EP (Dorset)

Map showing BH16 5EP and nearby postcodes

The postcode BH16 5EP is located in Dorset It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BH16 5EP is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

BH16 5EP is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.9 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of BH16 5EP as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.

The closest road name to BH16 5EP is Shore Close which is centered 35 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Heatherbrae Lane and is 109 m away. The closest railway station is Hamworthy Rail Station, 1.06 km away.

The closest primary school to BH16 5EP (for ages 11 and under) is Bayside Academy. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Parkstone Grammar School. The last OFSTED inspection on October 12, 2017 rated this school as Outstanding

The nearest takeaway food is available from Dorset Pizza Kitchen and is 285 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on August 23, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 134.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 16.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.8 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for BH16 5EP is covered by the Dorset police force association and Dorset is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to BH16 5EP and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to BH16 5EP, and the approximate distance away.

Shore Close 35 m
Shore Avenue 49 m
Shore Lane 82 m
Heatherbrae Lane 107 m
Shore Gardens 137 m
Border Drive 166 m
Lytchett Way 185 m
Peters Close 185 m
Bay Close 187 m
Greenacre Close 227 m
Yarrells Close 228 m
Sandy Close 242 m
Pine View Close 243 m
Yarrells Lane 275 m
Sandy Lane 278 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode BH16 5EP

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from BH16 5EP - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Yarrells Preparatory School 540 m
Upton Infant School 676 m
Bayside Academy 835 m
Upton Junior School 848 m
Lytchett Minster School Good
(May 9, 2017)
2.33 km
The Cornerstone Academy Good
(January 19, 2017)
2.63 km
Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School Good
(May 23, 2019)
2.72 km
Hamworthy Park Junior School Good
(June 4, 2019)
2.8 km
Hillbourne Primary School 3.16 km
Oakdale Junior School Good
(May 15, 2019)
3.19 km
Parkstone Grammar School Outstanding
(October 12, 2017)
3.27 km
Poole High School Good
(November 24, 2016)
3.28 km
Stanley Green Infant Academy Good
(November 15, 2016)
3.32 km
Springdale First School 3.47 km
Montacute School Good
(April 28, 2017)
3.8 km
Old Town Infant School and Nursery Good
(May 21, 2019)
3.85 km
Longfleet Church of England Primary School Good
(March 28, 2019)
3.92 km
Rushcombe First School Outstanding
(September 20, 2007)
3.93 km
Longspee Academy Outstanding
(February 6, 2020)
3.99 km
Canford Heath Infant School 3.99 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BH16 5EP - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Dorset Pizza Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
August 23, 2019
285 m
The Sweet Suite - Artisan Cakery Other catering premises 5
Very Good
June 10, 2019
289 m
Abid Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 31, 2018
398 m
Premier Local Convenience Store Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 8, 2018
398 m
The Dorset Oatcake Company Ltd Other catering premises Exempt
March 18, 2019
456 m
Travis Perkins Retailers - other Exempt
November 21, 2019
539 m
Yarrells Preparatory School School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 24, 2021
540 m
The Coop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 11, 2022
565 m
DRAX CATERING LTD Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
580 m
American Fizz Importers/Exporters Awaiting Inspection
584 m
Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 5, 2021
646 m
Upton Manor Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 11, 2021
646 m
Upton Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 6, 2021
658 m
Hamworthy Service Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 7, 2022
664 m
Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 19, 2018
664 m
Chartwells @ Upton Infant School School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 23, 2021
676 m
Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
May 5, 2021
701 m
SPAR Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
701 m
Upton Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 5, 2021
701 m
Tarlu Ltd Distributors/Transporters Exempt
November 26, 2019
720 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BH16 5EP - Data from Apr 2022

Heatherbrae Lane Bus Stop/Station 109 m
Heatherbrae Lane Bus Stop/Station 115 m
Bottom of Sandy Lane Bus Stop/Station 275 m
Bottom of Sandy Lane Bus Stop/Station 290 m
Pine View Close Bus Stop/Station 312 m
Hamworthy Rail Station Rail 1.06 km
Poole Rail Station Rail 3.5 km
Holton Heath Rail Station Rail 4.18 km
Poole Ferry Terminal Ferry 3.61 km
Poole Ferry Terminal Ferry 3.66 km
Poole Ferry Terminal Ferry 3.66 km
Bournemouth International Airport Air 14.62 km
Southampton Airport Air 52.9 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BH16 5EP - Data from Dec 2021

The Grove Woodland Or Forest 910 m
Upton Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.02 km
Lytchett Bay Bay 1.14 km
Boat House Clump Woodland Or Forest 1.22 km
Vineyard Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.23 km
The Pine Clump Woodland Or Forest 1.28 km
Frenches Farm Natural Greenspace Urban Greenspace 1.37 km
Gorse Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.45 km
Otter Island Island 1.5 km
Rockley Vale Valley 1.53 km
Northmead Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.59 km
Rockley Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.62 km
Rock Lea Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.68 km
Rockley Point Wetland 1.73 km
Rockley Sands Beach 1.76 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for BH16 5EP - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 107 Mbps 134.3 Mbps 593 Mbps
Upload 17.7 Mbps 16.9 Mbps 39 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 0% 88.4 14.7
300+ Mbps 100% 593 39

Gas Consumption

11 meters consuming 130,136 kWh - mean 11,831 kWh : median 12,469 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for BH16 5EP - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 50.73286800
Longitude -2.02830100
OS Easting 398099
OS Northing 0092584
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
22538
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Dorset

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Mid Dorset and North Poole
Electoral Ward Lytchett Matravers & Upton
Local Authority District Dorset
Region / Government Office Region South West
European Electoral Region South West
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: Dorset
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E06000059
Travel To Work Area Poole

NHS

NHS England Region South West
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Dorset
Cancer Alliance Wessex
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
South West
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Dorset
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Dorset CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Urbanites
Group: Ageing urban living
Subgroup: Self-sufficient retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Bournemouth/Poole BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Poole BUASD
Workplace Zone E33049489
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Purbeck 002
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Purbeck 002C
Output Area / Small Area 5B3