Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West, England
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BH16 5FA postcode decision report
Balanced move-check signal
Connectivity looks mixed, with gigabit availability at 0%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 13 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 24 Oct 2024 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £370,000Based on 12 sales · Latest sale in data: 24 Oct 2024
- Gigabit availability 0%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 13 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
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Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 12 sales · Latest sale in data: 24 Oct 2024.
Broadband
Broadband coverage is mixedGigabit availability is 0%, with 0% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
8 within 400mBH16 5FA links 8 transport stops within 400m and 28 within 800m. 8 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Sandy Lane (BCT) at about 59m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Hamworthy Rail Station at about 869m.
Local business
23 within 1200mBH16 5FA currently links 23 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 11 food and drink, 6 grocery, 2 personal services. The closest mapped place is Premier at about 116m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
5,430 online job adverts observedBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority · Jun 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 4,754 online job adverts observed in Jun 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched BH16 5FA in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
13 nearby school rows13 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for BH16 5FA. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 19BH16 5FA has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 19 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 200, and anti-social behaviour is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 34 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£370,000
Strong sample. Based on 12 sales · Latest sale in data: 24 Oct 2024.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of BH16 5FA, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
11 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (7), cafe (3), restaurant (1).
Amenity group
Grocery
6 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (4), supermarket (2).
Amenity group
Personal services
2 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (2).
Amenity group
Financial services
1 mapped place currently map into this amenity group, led by atm (1).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Grocery
Premier
Convenience at 587-589, Blandford Road, Poole.
Food and drink
Abid Spice
Fast Food at 583, Blandford Road, Poole.
Food and drink
Nathan's Famous
Fast Food at 21, Factory Road, Poole.
Fuel
Esso
Fuel Station at 490a, Blandford Road, Poole.
Personal services
Shorties Barbershop
Hairdresser at 9a, Allens Lane, Poole.
Food and drink
Honky Tonk Collective
Restaurant at 9, Allens Lane, Poole.
Nearby schools
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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
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Check planning again
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around BH16 5FA.
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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 5FA with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
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