Area guide · Dorset

Hayes, Dorset

has 636 homes. Homes here have an average EPC score of 64 (the most common rating band is D). Homes here sold for a median of £258,000 across 5,663 recent sales. Prices here are down 1.2% year-on-year.

636Homes
£258,000-1.2%Median price
64Avg EPC score
50Median age
1,836Population

Last updated 15 October 2026

Demographics

Who lives here

Area classification: Retired Professionals

  • Population

    1,836

  • Households

    771

  • Median age

    50.1

Age bands

65+ 31%0-15 17%16-24 7%25-44 19%45-64 26%

Ethnicity

Asian 0%Black 0%Mixed 1%Other 0%White 99%

Housing

Housing stock

Property type

Flat 2%Semi 22%Detached 69%Terraced 7%

Build age

Pre 1900 0%1900 1944 8%1945 1999 87%2000 Plus 5%

Energy efficiency · avg score 64

A
0%
B
4%
C
28%
D
53%
E
13%
F
2%
G
0%

Tenure

Owned 90%Social 1%Private Rent 8%

Market

Market

  • Median price

    £258,000▼

  • Avg price

    £306,015

  • Sales

    5,663

  • Rent YoY

    5.6%▲

Price trend

Deprivation

Deprivation & opportunity

Where it ranks nationally (IMD decile 10)

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Domains

  • Crime10
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  • Health9
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  • Education7
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Safety

Safety

  • Crimes (12mo)

    59▼

By crime type

Burglary 13%Other Theft 13%Shoplifting 20%Public Order 13%Criminal Damage And Arson 20%Violence And Sexual Offences 20%

Connectivity

Getting around

  • Gigabit broadband

    89.7%

  • Ultrafast broadband

    89.7%

  • Superfast broadband

    100%

  • 5G coverage

    16.1%

  • Bus stops

    10

  • Buses / day

    527

  • EV chargers

    729

Nearest rail station: Branksome Rail Station (8.45 km)

Environment

Environment

  • Nearest greenspace

    413.8 m

  • Air NO₂

    7.1033 µg/m³

  • Air PM

    6.0378 µg/m³

  • Road noise

    >=75.0

Designations

  • Ancient Woodland
  • Green Belt

Nearest bathing water: Poole Branksome Chine — rated Excellent (10.89 km)

Risk

Risk & hazard

  • Flood Defence Nearby

Radon class 3 · Shrink-swell risk: Significant

Heritage

Heritage

Services

Schools & services

  • Schools

    0

  • Childcare providers

    0

Nearest hospital: Poole Hospital (8.95 km)

Streets

Streets in Hayes

About

About property data in Hayes

The population here is approximately 1,836, with a median age of 50. The dominant construction era here is 1945 1999. The dominant tenure type here is owned. There were 59 recorded crimes here in the last 12 months, down 24.6% year-on-year. This area has an IMD decile of 10. This area covers 19 streets in our records.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price in Hayes?

The average house price in Hayes is £258,000, based on 5,663 recent sales. Prices are down 1.2% year-on-year.

Is Hayes a good place to live?

Hayes is in the 10th IMD decile, meaning it is a less deprived area. Crime is decreasing year-on-year.

Is Hayes in a flood zone?

Hayes is not in a designated flood zone. Flood defences are available nearby.

How's crime in Hayes?

There were 59 recorded crimes in Hayes in the last 12 months, down 24.6% year-on-year.

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

The average EPC score in Hayes is 64, 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).