Postcode BH16 5HN (Dorset)

Map showing BH16 5HN and nearby postcodes

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

BH16 5HN is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.6 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 5HN as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Ageing industrious workers.

The closest road name to BH16 5HN is Palmerston Road which is centered 35 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Palmerston Road and is 199 m away. The closest railway station is Hamworthy Rail Station, 1.6 km away.

The closest primary school to BH16 5HN (for ages 11 and under) is Upton Junior School. 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 Domino's Pizza and is 521 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on May 5, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 126.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 16 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 1.6 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for BH16 5HN 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 5HN and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Palmerston Road 35 m
Dacombe Close 91 m
Upton Heath Estate 102 m
Davenport Close 114 m
Palmerston Close 122 m
Preston Close 140 m
Gorse Lane 157 m
Meadows Drive 176 m
Dacombe Drive 181 m
Stirrup Close 201 m
Spencer Mews 203 m
Briarswood Road 208 m
Meadows Close 214 m
Bridle Close 252 m
Meadowbank 255 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode BH16 5HN

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 5HN - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Yarrells Preparatory School 573 m
Upton Infant School 878 m
Upton Junior School 1.06 km
Bayside Academy 1.51 km
Hillbourne Primary School 2.45 km
Lytchett Minster School Good
(May 9, 2017)
2.52 km
Parkstone Grammar School Outstanding
(October 12, 2017)
2.66 km
Springdale First School 2.66 km
Stanley Green Infant Academy Good
(November 15, 2016)
2.98 km
Oakdale Junior School Good
(May 15, 2019)
3.01 km
The Cornerstone Academy Good
(January 19, 2017)
3.02 km
Montacute School Good
(April 28, 2017)
3.13 km
Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School Good
(May 23, 2019)
3.14 km
Rushcombe First School Outstanding
(September 20, 2007)
3.15 km
Poole High School Good
(November 24, 2016)
3.23 km
Broadstone First School 3.24 km
Hamworthy Park Junior School Good
(June 4, 2019)
3.25 km
Poole Grammar School Good
(January 24, 2018)
3.45 km
Henbury View First School 3.51 km
Longspee Academy Outstanding
(February 6, 2020)
3.55 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
DRAX CATERING LTD Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
238 m
Upton Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 6, 2021
314 m
The Coop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 11, 2022
343 m
Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
May 5, 2021
521 m
SPAR Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
521 m
Upton Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 5, 2021
521 m
Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 5, 2021
542 m
Upton Manor Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 11, 2021
542 m
Yarrells Preparatory School School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 24, 2021
573 m
American Fizz Importers/Exporters Awaiting Inspection
658 m
The Dorset Oatcake Company Ltd Other catering premises Exempt
March 18, 2019
680 m
The Phat Fryer Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 30, 2021
752 m
Upton News and Wine Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 11, 2022
752 m
Dorset Pizza Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
August 23, 2019
797 m
Abid Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 31, 2018
824 m
Premier Local Convenience Store Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 8, 2018
824 m
Chartwells @ Upton Infant School School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 23, 2021
878 m
The Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 15, 2019
901 m
Upton House Catering Other catering premises 5
Very Good
January 17, 2019
901 m
Upton House Kiosk Retailers - other Exempt
January 16, 2019
901 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Palmerston Road Bus Stop/Station 199 m
Palmerston Road Bus Stop/Station 230 m
Upton Crossroads Bus Stop/Station 323 m
Community Centre Bus Stop/Station 402 m
The Bakery Bus Stop/Station 417 m
Hamworthy Rail Station Rail 1.6 km
Poole Rail Station Rail 3.58 km
Holton Heath Rail Station Rail 4.91 km
Poole Ferry Terminal Ferry 4 km
Poole Ferry Terminal Ferry 4.02 km
Poole Ferry Terminal Ferry 4.02 km
Bournemouth International Airport Air 14.04 km
Southampton Airport Air 52.24 km

Nearby Nature

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

Upton Wood Woodland Or Forest 341 m
The Pine Clump Woodland Or Forest 533 m
The Grove Woodland Or Forest 932 m
Northmead Copse Woodland Or Forest 949 m
Boat House Clump Woodland Or Forest 1.12 km
Vineyard Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.56 km
Trokes Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.67 km
Pergins Island Island 1.69 km
Frenches Farm Natural Greenspace Urban Greenspace 1.75 km
Lytchett Bay Bay 1.94 km
Round Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.02 km
Gorse Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.23 km
Holes Bay Bay 2.23 km
Otter Island Island 2.27 km
Ham Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.33 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 107 Mbps 126.3 Mbps 460 Mbps
Upload 19.5 Mbps 16 Mbps 36 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 5 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 0% 118 16.2
300+ Mbps 100% 395.5 36

Gas Consumption

26 meters consuming 266,557 kWh - mean 10,252 kWh : median 9,797 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

27 meters consuming 113,517 kWh - mean 4,204 kWh : median 3,251 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for BH16 5HN - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 50.73942500
Longitude -2.02306200
OS Easting 398469
OS Northing 0093313
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
13669
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: Hard-pressed living
Group: Hard pressed ageing workers
Subgroup: Ageing industrious workers
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Bournemouth/Poole BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Poole BUASD
Workplace Zone E33049491
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Purbeck 002
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Purbeck 002A
Output Area / Small Area 8C1