Gorse Lane, Upton, Poole
House prices, sold prices and local information for BH16 5RR, BH16 5RS.
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At a glance
20 property sales on Gorse Lane, Upton, Poole have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 10 Aug 2018. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £216,268. Average sale prices rose from £202,750 in 2016 to £232,883 in 2018 (+15%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 85% terraced, 15% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Gorse Lane range from £185,000 to £260,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Gorse Lane compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Gorse Lane has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all BH16 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 20 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 17 | £216,268 | 20 Jul 2018 |
| Semi-detached | 3 | £239,317 | 10 Aug 2018 |
Sold prices on Gorse Lane
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47, Gorse Lane BH16 5RR | 10 Aug 2018 | £259,950 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 44, Gorse Lane BH16 5RS | 20 Jul 2018 | £255,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 75, Gorse Lane BH16 5RR | 22 Jun 2018 | £227,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 68, Gorse Lane BH16 5RS | 21 Jun 2018 | £252,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 45, Gorse Lane BH16 5RR | 1 Jun 2018 | £215,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 36, Gorse Lane BH16 5RS | 13 Apr 2018 | £212,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 21, Gorse Lane BH16 5RR | 13 Mar 2018 | £260,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 79, Gorse Lane BH16 5RR | 19 Jan 2018 | £197,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 54, Gorse Lane BH16 5RS | 17 Jan 2018 | £217,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 67, Gorse Lane BH16 5RR | 1 Dec 2017 | £190,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 52, Gorse Lane BH16 5RS | 9 Nov 2017 | £223,600 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 109, Gorse Lane BH16 5RR | 11 Aug 2017 | £203,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 35, Gorse Lane BH16 5RR | 11 Aug 2017 | £211,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 57, Gorse Lane BH16 5RR | 21 Jul 2017 | £255,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22, Gorse Lane BH16 5RS | 20 Jul 2017 | £219,950 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 87, Gorse Lane BH16 5RR | 4 Jul 2017 | £185,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 42, Gorse Lane BH16 5RS | 4 Nov 2016 | £200,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 75, Gorse Lane BH16 5RR | 25 Aug 2016 | £208,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Gorse Lane BH16 5RS | 12 Aug 2016 | £202,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 64, Gorse Lane BH16 5RS | 1 Jun 2016 | £200,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 75, Gorse Lane | £208,500 (Aug 2016) → £227,000 (Jun 2018) | +9% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Gorse Lane
Crime
51 crimes were reported within about a mile of Gorse Lane in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 17 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Gorse Lane is in or near 5 Environment Agency flood areas:
- East coast of Dorset Flood alert area
- Lower Stour and tributaries Flood alert area
- Dorset coast at Poole Harbour Flood alert area
- Groundwater flooding in the West of Dorset Flood alert area
- Lower Stour from Longham to Christchurch Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Gorse Lane
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yarrells Preparatory School 238 pupils | Other independent school | 0–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Upton Infant School 250 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Upton Junior School 351 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Bayside Academy 180 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Hillbourne Primary School 204 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Springdale First School 300 pupils | Primary | 5–9 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Parkstone Grammar School 1,241 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Lytchett Minster School 1,624 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 1.6 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Hamworthy station 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
- Poole station 2.3 mi · 45 min walk
- Holton Heath station 3.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Palmerston Road (E-bound, Poole Road) 5 min walk
- Palmerston Road (W-bound, Poole Road) 5 min walk
- Upton Crossroads (E-bound, Poole Road) 6 min walk
- Upton Country Park (W-bound, Poole Road) 6 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Birchwood Practice
Northmead Drive, Creekmoor, Poole · 1.0 mi - The Adam Practice
306 Blandford Road, Hamworthy, Poole · 1.5 mi - The Harvey Practice
18 Kirkway, Broadstone · 1.9 mi - The Hadleigh Practice
Hadleigh Practice, 20 Kirkway, Broadstone · 1.9 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Upton · 0.3 mi
- Spar Spar - The Triangle, Upton · 0.4 mi
- Aldi Aldi Upton Poole · 0.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Poole - North Mead · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Rowlands Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Rowlands Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
- Crest Pharmacy · 1.5 mi
Dentists
- Moonlight Surgery · 1.0 mi
- Safety Drive (dental Surgery) · 1.2 mi
- Dental Centre · 1.4 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 64.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 18.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 16.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 537 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 13.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,322 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 99% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 98% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 98% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 79% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 92% |
Share of homes across Dorset with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Gorse Lane
Ethnic group
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.2% | 97.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.3% | 1.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Religion
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.6% | 40.1% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 51.5% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 93.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 5.4% | 6.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 3 qualifications | 20.6% | 17.7% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 20% | 31.5% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 15.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 17.9% | 15% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 14.7% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 6.8% |
| Other qualifications | 2.3% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.2% | 44.9% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 35.8% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 14.2% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 47.6% | 40.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 31.7% | 31.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 10.6% | 13.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 10.1% | 13.7% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Dorset.
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- Turners Estate Agents 1.9 mi
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