POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
BH16 postcode decision report
Useful shortlist area
BH16 currently groups 303 live postcode rows with best-fit area context in Dorset. Aggregate median sold price reads at £325,000 across 1,174 recorded sales. Gigabit availability in the best-fit area is 69.4% with median download at Unavailable. 4G strong coverage reaches 97.1% and 5G reaches 2.9% in the best-fit area summary. Nearby planning activity reads quiet in the strongest matched area context. The leading exact postcode follow-up already links 13 school rows for shortlist review.
Live postcode rollup with area connectivity and planning context | Sold prices through 19 Jun 2026 · Broadband source year 2024 · Mobile source year 2025
- Matched postcodes 303Live postcode rows grouped under BH16
- Median sold price in BH16, last 5 years £325,000Based on 1,174 sales · Latest sale in data: 19 Jun 2026
- Best-fit area DorsetUsed for planning and connectivity context when the partial postcode spans multiple exact rows
- Nearby planning QuietPlanning follow-up uses the strongest matched area context for this rollup
- Schools snapshot 13 nearby school rowsSchool snapshot comes from the strongest exact postcode follow-up in this rollup
Joined partial postcode brief
Start with the aggregate signals below, then move into exact postcode follow-up, planning, schools, tools, and learning if this partial postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price in BH16, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 1,174 sales · Latest sale in data: 19 Jun 2026.
Connectivity
Gigabit 69.4%Gigabit availability is 69.4%, with median download at Unavailable and below-USO share at 0.3%. 4G strong-coverage share is 97.1%, with 5G at 2.9% in the current area-level summary.
Planning
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched Dorset in the current live coverage yet.
Schools
13 nearby school rowsThe leading exact postcode follow-up currently links 13 school rows for shortlist review.
Transport
3,606 mapped stopsDorset currently links 3,606 mapped transport stops, including 29 rail or metro stops. Use the linked exact postcode pages to check stop proximity more precisely inside BH16.
Local business
Score 100/100Dorset currently links 1,747 mapped local businesses across 8 tracked categories. Top amenity groups include 610 food and drink, 383 nightlife, 266 grocery. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
3,111 online job adverts observedDorset local authority · May 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 4,079 online job adverts observed in May 2025.
Exact postcode follow-up
10 linked postcodesStart with BH16 6GE, Dorset and then work through the other 9 linked postcodes for exact due diligence.
Median sold price in BH16, last 5 years
£325,000
Strong sample. Based on 1,174 sales · Latest sale in data: 19 Jun 2026.
Built from 303 matched postcode rows within the postcode area BH16, with best-fit area context in Dorset.
Local business
BH16 uses the best-fit area rollup below for a first-pass amenity mix. Use the linked exact postcodes for nearby place checking.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: nearest matching geography. Local-business context uses the best-fit local-authority rollup for this partial postcode. Exact nearby places still belong on the linked exact postcode pages.
Amenity group
Food and drink
610 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by cafe (283), fast food (166), restaurant (161).
Amenity group
Nightlife
383 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (361), bar (22).
Amenity group
Grocery
266 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (157), supermarket (63), bakery (24).
Amenity group
Retail
155 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (80), mobile phone (18), hardware (15).
Exact postcode follow-up
Use these exact postcode pages to turn the partial postcode rollup into a shortlist you can pressure-test in more detail.
outcode match
BH16 6GE
BH16 6GE, Dorset
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BH16 5RW
BH16 5RW, Dorset
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BH16 5BX
BH16 5BX, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
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BH16 5EE
BH16 5EE, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
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BH16 5RT
BH16 5RT, Dorset
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BH16 5RR
BH16 5RR, Dorset
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BH16 5FF
BH16 5FF, Dorset
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BH16 6LT
BH16 6LT, Dorset
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BH16 5ED
BH16 5ED, Dorset
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BH16 5FA
BH16 5FA, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Bayside Academy
Primary option in BH16 5AH. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Lytchett Matravers Primary School
Primary option in BH16 6DY. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Upton Infant School
Primary option in BH16 5LQ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for BH16 6GE before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around BH16.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like BH16 with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess BH16.
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