Postcode BH16 5PL (Dorset)

Map showing BH16 5PL and nearby postcodes

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

BH16 5PL is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4 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 5PL as Constrained city dwellers > Ageing city dwellers > Ageing communities and families.

The closest road name to BH16 5PL is Elizabeth Road which is centered 9 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Upton Crossroads and is 117 m away. The closest railway station is Hamworthy Rail Station, 1.78 km away.

The closest primary school to BH16 5PL (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 156 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on May 5, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 34.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 8.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Elizabeth Road 9 m
Shirley Road 35 m
Chris Crescent 44 m
Douglas Close 90 m
Hibbs Close 98 m
Ballam Close 98 m
Minster Way 132 m
Upton Court 141 m
Llewellin Close 160 m
Upton Close 176 m
Heights Road 180 m
Egdon Court 183 m
Coronation Avenue 183 m
Heights Approach 188 m
Turbary Court 200 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode BH16 5PL

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 5PL - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Yarrells Preparatory School 304 m
Upton Infant School 535 m
Upton Junior School 686 m
Bayside Academy 1.61 km
Lytchett Minster School Good
(May 9, 2017)
2.11 km
Hillbourne Primary School 2.79 km
Springdale First School 2.79 km
Parkstone Grammar School Outstanding
(October 12, 2017)
3.03 km
Rushcombe First School Outstanding
(September 20, 2007)
3.16 km
The Cornerstone Academy Good
(January 19, 2017)
3.28 km
Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School Good
(May 23, 2019)
3.39 km
Stanley Green Infant Academy Good
(November 15, 2016)
3.39 km
Oakdale Junior School Good
(May 15, 2019)
3.41 km
Broadstone First School 3.46 km
Henbury View First School 3.46 km
Hamworthy Park Junior School Good
(June 4, 2019)
3.48 km
Montacute School Good
(April 28, 2017)
3.48 km
Poole High School Good
(November 24, 2016)
3.61 km
Corfe Hills School Good
(September 15, 2021)
3.67 km
Poole Grammar School Good
(January 24, 2018)
3.78 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
May 5, 2021
156 m
SPAR Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
156 m
Upton Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 5, 2021
156 m
Upton Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 6, 2021
169 m
Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 5, 2021
209 m
Upton Manor Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 11, 2021
209 m
The Coop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 11, 2022
253 m
Yarrells Preparatory School School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 24, 2021
304 m
The Phat Fryer Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 30, 2021
368 m
Upton News and Wine Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 11, 2022
368 m
DRAX CATERING LTD Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
406 m
Chartwells @ Upton Infant School School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 23, 2021
535 m
Drovers Retreat Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
April 29, 2019
559 m
Dorset Pizza Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
August 23, 2019
630 m
Chartwells @ Upton Junior School School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 9, 2022
686 m
Lyt. Minster & Upton Age Concern Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 2, 2020
744 m
The Sweet Suite - Artisan Cakery Other catering premises 5
Very Good
June 10, 2019
847 m
The Dorset Oatcake Company Ltd Other catering premises Exempt
March 18, 2019
884 m
American Fizz Importers/Exporters Awaiting Inspection
919 m
Abid Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 31, 2018
981 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Upton Crossroads Bus Stop/Station 117 m
Triangle Shops Bus Stop/Station 182 m
Triangle Shops Bus Stop/Station 207 m
Upton Crossroads Bus Stop/Station 219 m
The Bakery Bus Stop/Station 250 m
Hamworthy Rail Station Rail 1.78 km
Poole Rail Station Rail 3.94 km
Holton Heath Rail Station Rail 4.65 km
Poole Ferry Terminal Ferry 4.27 km
Poole Ferry Terminal Ferry 4.29 km
Poole Ferry Terminal Ferry 4.29 km
Bournemouth International Airport Air 14.4 km
Southampton Airport Air 52.57 km

Nearby Nature

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

Upton Wood Woodland Or Forest 748 m
The Pine Clump Woodland Or Forest 902 m
The Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.25 km
Trokes Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.3 km
Northmead Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.34 km
Frenches Farm Natural Greenspace Urban Greenspace 1.38 km
Boat House Clump Woodland Or Forest 1.48 km
Round Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.69 km
Lytchett Bay Bay 1.79 km
Vineyard Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.82 km
Pit Bottom Spinney Woodland Or Forest 1.98 km
Pit Bottom Valley 2.01 km
Mansion Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.06 km
Otter Island Island 2.06 km
Pergins Island Island 2.09 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 40 Mbps 34.9 Mbps 54.78 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 8.2 Mbps 18.86 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% 14.5 1
30-300 Mbps 100% 48.7 13
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

13 meters consuming 82,540 kWh - mean 6,349 kWh : median 6,231 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for BH16 5PL - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 50.73998100
Longitude -2.02880100
OS Easting 398064
OS Northing 0093375
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
15424
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: Constrained city dwellers
Group: Ageing city dwellers
Subgroup: Ageing communities and families
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 002B
Output Area / Small Area 7D1