Area guide · Dorset

Beacon Hill, Dorset

has 73 homes. Homes here have an average EPC score of 61 (the most common rating band is D). Homes here sold for a median of £240,000 across 2,587 recent sales. Prices here are down 1.2% year-on-year.

73Homes
£240,000-1.2%Median price
61Avg EPC score
52Median age
229Population

Last updated 15 October 2026

Demographics

Who lives here

Area classification: Retired Professionals

  • Population

    229

  • Households

    103

  • Median age

    52.3

Age bands

65+ 26%0-15 13%16-24 10%25-44 13%45-64 39%

Ethnicity

Asian 0%Black 0%Mixed 0%Other 0%White 99%

Housing

Housing stock

Property type

Flat 14%Semi 23%Detached 63%

Build age

Pre 1900 5%1900 1944 47%1945 1999 37%2000 Plus 12%

Energy efficiency · avg score 61

A
0%
B
2%
C
33%
D
37%
E
19%
F
9%
G
0%

Tenure

Owned 83%Social 1%Private Rent 17%

Market

Market

  • Median price

    £240,000▼

  • Avg price

    £304,251

  • Sales

    2,587

  • Rent YoY

    5.6%▲

Price trend

Deprivation

Deprivation & opportunity

Where it ranks nationally (IMD decile 5)

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Domains

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Safety

Safety

  • Crimes (12mo)

    74▼

By crime type

Burglary 7%Other Theft 7%Public Order 7%Vehicle Crime 14%Criminal Damage And Arson 14%Violence And Sexual Offences 50%

Connectivity

Getting around

  • Gigabit broadband

    1.2%

  • Ultrafast broadband

    1.2%

  • Superfast broadband

    100%

  • 5G coverage

    16.1%

  • Bus stops

    5

  • Buses / day

    212

  • EV chargers

    729

Nearest rail station: Hamworthy Rail Station (3.51 km)

Environment

Environment

  • Nearest greenspace

    211.5 m

  • Air NO₂

    6.6432 µg/m³

  • Air PM

    5.6426 µg/m³

  • Road noise

    >=75.0

Designations

  • Sssi
  • Green Belt

Nearest bathing water: Poole Harbour Rockley Sands — rated Good (3.74 km)

Risk

Risk & hazard

Radon class 3 · Shrink-swell risk: Significant

Heritage

Heritage

  • Listed buildings

    2

Listed buildings

  • Lych Gate To Saint Aldhelm'S Church · Grade II
  • Saint Aldhelm'S Church · Grade II*

Services

Schools & services

  • Schools

    0

  • Childcare providers

    0

Nearest hospital: Poole Hospital (6.03 km)

Streets

Streets in Beacon Hill

About

About property data in Beacon Hill

The population here is approximately 229, with a median age of 52. The dominant construction era here is 1900 1944. The dominant tenure type here is owned. Known risk and heritage factors here include 2 listed buildings. There were 74 recorded crimes here in the last 12 months, down 15.3% year-on-year. This area has an IMD decile of 5. This area covers 9 streets in our records.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price in Beacon Hill?

The average house price in Beacon Hill is £240,000, based on 2,587 recent sales. Prices are down 1.2% year-on-year.

Is Beacon Hill a good place to live?

Beacon Hill is in the 5th IMD decile, meaning it is a moderately deprived area. Crime is decreasing year-on-year.

Is Beacon Hill in a flood zone?

Beacon Hill is not in a designated flood zone.

How's crime in Beacon Hill?

There were 74 recorded crimes in Beacon Hill in the last 12 months, down 15.3% year-on-year.

What's the energy efficiency (EPC) like in Beacon Hill?

The average EPC score in Beacon Hill is 61, with the most common rating band being D.

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Data sources: Census 2021 England and Wales public tables, Conservation Areas (Historic England / Local Authorities), Energy Performance Certificates (MHCLG), Environment Agency Flood Map for Planning, Get Information about Schools establishment data, Indices of Multiple Deprivation (MHCLG), National Heritage List for England (Historic England), OS Built Up Areas (Ordnance Survey), OS Open Linked Identifiers, OS Open Names, OS Open UPRN, OS Open USRN, Police.uk open crime and anti-social behaviour data, Price Paid Data, UK Radon Potential (UKHSA/BGS).