Lockyers Way is in Lytchett Matravers, Poole and in Purbeck district. BH16 6LY 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 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lockyers Way, Lytchett Matravers, Poole, BH16 6LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH16 6LZ, BH16 6AU, BH16 6DT, BH16 6NG, BH16 6NA, BH16 6AS, BH16 6NE, BH16 6ED, BH16 6FD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH16 6LY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 50.2% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.8% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BH16 6LY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.9% | 46.9% | 8.0% | 37.9% | 9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.4% | 23% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -21.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 22.3% | 19.7% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 10.6% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 4.2% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.8% | 42.6% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 27.1% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 21.2% | 20.2% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 7.5% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 6.6% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28% | 23.9% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 16.4% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.2% | 16.9% | -7.3% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 9.9% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 12.2% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.4% | 16.4% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -17.4% |
| Other | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.5% | 98.4% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 96.2% | 97.7% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 97.7% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 23% | 13.5% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51% | 37.2% | 13.8% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lockyers Way was 18.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.8% lower than the Lytchett Matravers & Upton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lockyers Way has the 10th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Lytchett Matravers & Upton and the 294th lowest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Lockyers Way, Poole, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-11-01 | £170,000 |
| 49 Lockyers Way, Poole, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-07-18 | £320,821 |
| 43 Lockyers Way, Poole, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-09-29 | £158,298 |
| 53 Lockyers Way, Poole, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £307,000 | 2022-11-04 | £303,388 |
| 29 Lockyers Way, Poole, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2019-08-23 | £300,609 |
BH16 6LY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lytchett Matravers Primary School Lytchett Matravers , BH16 6DY | 3out of 4 | 387 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Junior School St Martin's Road , Upton BH16 5NQ | 2out of 4 | 3,857 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Infant School Guest Road , Upton BH16 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 3,915 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henbury View First School Hillside Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3TR | - not rated | 4,479 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sturminster Marshall First School 78 High Street , Sturminster Marshall BH21 4AY | 4out of 4 | 4,910 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,317 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 | 5,441 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduately-Developing-Futures Valley View Farm , Castle Farm Road BH16 6DA | - not rated | 1,591 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Court School Knoll Lane , Corfe Mullen BH21 3RF | - not rated | 4,071 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrells Preparatory School Yarrells House , Upton BH16 5EU | - not rated | 4,331 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Grey Wood | 86 Wareham Road | 134 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose and Crown | Rose And Crown, 178 Wareham Road | 134 yd | |
| The Chequers Inn | The Chequers Inn, 75 High Street | 884 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lytchett Matravers Primary School WAREHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 333 yd |
| Lytchett Matravers Recreation Ground High Street | grass pitches | 363 yd |
| Lytchett Astro WAREHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 479 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 43.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 63.78 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 63.78 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.