Postcode BH16 5JR (Dorset)

Map showing BH16 5JR and nearby postcodes

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

BH16 5JR 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 5JR as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Ageing industrious workers.

The closest road name to BH16 5JR is Dacombe Close which is centered 19 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Palmerston Road and is 133 m away. The closest railway station is Hamworthy Rail Station, 1.55 km away.

The closest primary school to BH16 5JR (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 474 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on May 5, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 106.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 92% 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 1.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Dacombe Close 19 m
Preston Close 85 m
Palmerston Close 99 m
Upton Heath Estate 114 m
Palmerston Road 116 m
Spencer Mews 138 m
Dacombe Drive 143 m
Briarswood Road 152 m
Davenport Close 156 m
Meadows Drive 209 m
Heights Approach 219 m
Stirrup Close 231 m
Gorse Lane 236 m
The Crossways 252 m
Meadows Close 257 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode BH16 5JR

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 5JR - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Yarrells Preparatory School 508 m
Upton Infant School 817 m
Upton Junior School 1 km
Bayside Academy 1.44 km
Lytchett Minster School Good
(May 9, 2017)
2.48 km
Hillbourne Primary School 2.52 km
Parkstone Grammar School Outstanding
(October 12, 2017)
2.72 km
Springdale First School 2.74 km
The Cornerstone Academy Good
(January 19, 2017)
2.98 km
Stanley Green Infant Academy Good
(November 15, 2016)
3.02 km
Oakdale Junior School Good
(May 15, 2019)
3.03 km
Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School Good
(May 23, 2019)
3.1 km
Montacute School Good
(April 28, 2017)
3.2 km
Hamworthy Park Junior School Good
(June 4, 2019)
3.21 km
Rushcombe First School Outstanding
(September 20, 2007)
3.22 km
Poole High School Good
(November 24, 2016)
3.24 km
Broadstone First School 3.32 km
Poole Grammar School Good
(January 24, 2018)
3.52 km
Henbury View First School 3.57 km
Longspee Academy Outstanding
(February 6, 2020)
3.59 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
DRAX CATERING LTD Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
159 m
Upton Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 6, 2021
259 m
The Coop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 11, 2022
273 m
Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
May 5, 2021
474 m
SPAR Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
474 m
Upton Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 5, 2021
474 m
Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 5, 2021
487 m
Upton Manor Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 11, 2021
487 m
Yarrells Preparatory School School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 24, 2021
508 m
American Fizz Importers/Exporters Awaiting Inspection
613 m
The Dorset Oatcake Company Ltd Other catering premises Exempt
March 18, 2019
623 m
The Phat Fryer Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 30, 2021
703 m
Upton News and Wine Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 11, 2022
703 m
Dorset Pizza Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
August 23, 2019
719 m
Abid Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 31, 2018
761 m
Premier Local Convenience Store Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 8, 2018
761 m
Chartwells @ Upton Infant School School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 23, 2021
817 m
Drovers Retreat Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
April 29, 2019
876 m
The Sweet Suite - Artisan Cakery Other catering premises 5
Very Good
June 10, 2019
916 m
The Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 15, 2019
923 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Palmerston Road Bus Stop/Station 133 m
Palmerston Road Bus Stop/Station 203 m
Upton Crossroads Bus Stop/Station 259 m
Community Centre Bus Stop/Station 327 m
The Bakery Bus Stop/Station 348 m
Hamworthy Rail Station Rail 1.55 km
Poole Rail Station Rail 3.57 km
Holton Heath Rail Station Rail 4.84 km
Poole Ferry Terminal Ferry 3.97 km
Poole Ferry Terminal Ferry 3.99 km
Poole Ferry Terminal Ferry 3.99 km
Bournemouth International Airport Air 14.1 km
Southampton Airport Air 52.31 km

Nearby Nature

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

Upton Wood Woodland Or Forest 393 m
The Pine Clump Woodland Or Forest 604 m
The Grove Woodland Or Forest 908 m
Northmead Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.01 km
Boat House Clump Woodland Or Forest 1.11 km
Vineyard Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.52 km
Trokes Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.67 km
Frenches Farm Natural Greenspace Urban Greenspace 1.69 km
Pergins Island Island 1.71 km
Lytchett Bay Bay 1.86 km
Round Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.03 km
Gorse Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.15 km
Otter Island Island 2.19 km
Holes Bay Bay 2.23 km
Rockley Vale Valley 2.27 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 66.8 Mbps 106.1 Mbps 331 Mbps
Upload 12 Mbps 15 Mbps 36 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 7 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 10 1
30-300 Mbps 8% 92.7 14.3
300+ Mbps 92% 331 36

Gas Consumption

24 meters consuming 267,678 kWh - mean 11,153 kWh : median 10,515 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for BH16 5JR - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 50.73882200
Longitude -2.02370800
OS Easting 398423
OS Northing 0093247
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