Hop Close is in Poole and in Purbeck district. BH16 5RG is located in the Lytchett Matravers & Upton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Dorset and North Poole. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hop Close, Poole, BH16 5RG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH16 5RT, BH16 5ND, BH16 5NE, BH16 5RU, BH16 5FG, BH16 5RH, BH16 5RX, BH16 5FF, BH16 5NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH16 5RG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.3% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.7% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.9% | 33% | 10.1% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62% | 50.1% | -11.9% | 44.2% | 5.9% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 10.8% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.2% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.1% | 54.9% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 35.1% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 7.8% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.6% | 12.7% | -11.9% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 8.8% | -9.9% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 15% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.1% | 8.1% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 26.7% | 14.7% | 16.9% | 9.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 27% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.2% | 98.7% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 94.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.2% | 94.6% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 94.6% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hop Close was 42.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.9% higher than the Lytchett Matravers & Upton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hop Close has the 14th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Lytchett Matravers & Upton and the 522nd highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Hop Close, Poole, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2025-07-15 | £444,427 |
| 20 Hop Close, Poole, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-06-27 | £339,682 |
| 25 Hop Close, Poole, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £342,500 | 2025-04-11 | £354,695 |
| 6 Hop Close, Poole, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,500 | 2024-07-19 | £315,696 |
| 2 Hop Close, Poole, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-05-21 | £330,450 |
BH16 5RG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 184 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Junior School St Martin's Road , Upton BH16 5NQ | 2out of 4 | 640 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Infant School Guest Road , Upton BH16 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayside Academy Turlin Road , Turlin Moor BH16 5AH | 3out of 4 | 2,030 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lytchett Matravers Primary School Lytchett Matravers , BH16 6DY | 3out of 4 | 3,226 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springdale First School Springdale Road , BH18 9BW | 4out of 4 | 3,921 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lytchett Minster School Lytchett Minster , Purbeck BH16 6JD | 3out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cornerstone Academy Blandford Close , Hamworthy BH15 4BQ | 3out of 4 | 4,319 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | 4out of 4 | 4,607 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Corfe Hills School Higher Blandford Road , BH18 9BG | 2out of 4 | 4,855 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | 3out of 4 | 5,047 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockyer's Middle School Blandford Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 5,435 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yarrells Preparatory School Yarrells House , Upton BH16 5EU | - not rated | 1,191 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Graduately-Developing-Futures Valley View Farm , Castle Farm Road BH16 6DA | - not rated | 4,144 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Court School Knoll Lane , Corfe Mullen BH21 3RF | - not rated | 4,528 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montacute School 3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG | 3out of 4 | 5,179 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 5,424 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cowshed Dorset | Unit 13, The Courtyard Centre Cottage Farm Huntick Road | 729 yd | |
| The Phat Fryer | 9 Moorland Parade | 824 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 1, 1 Dorchester Road | 1,040 yd | |
| Upton Central | 2 The Triangle | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Peters Finger | St Peters Finger Dorchester Road | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 3 The Triangle | 1,072 yd | |
| Dorset Pizza Kitchen | 60 Sandy Lane | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Upton Recreation Ground SEA VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 353 yd |
| Lytchett Park OLD WATERY LANE | grass pitches | 1,011 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.