Postcode report
Is BH16 5AS a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About BH16 5AS: area rating, property, schools and local change
BH16 5AS is a postcode in Hamworthy, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BH16 5AS, then scores the surrounding small area 34/100 - bottom 11% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BH16 5AS are jobs and property market signals, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for BH16 5AS is based on Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 042 Census 2021. It covers 7,427 residents, 2,250 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 57% owner-occupied, 22% privately rented, 21% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near BH16 5AS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BH16 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £355k from 97 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BH16 5AS can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BH16 5AS by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around BH16 5AS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 HMO licence, 3 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about BH16 5AS
Is BH16 5AS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 34/100 (bottom 11% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BH16 5AS?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near BH16 5AS?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BH16 5AS?
LocaleIQ matched BH16 5AS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BH16 5AS?
The latest median sold price is £355k based on 97 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BH16 5AS?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 HMO licence, 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.