Area guide · Dorset

Lytchett Matravers, Dorset

has 811 homes. Homes here have an average EPC score of 71 (the most common rating band is C). Homes here sold for a median of £240,000 across 2,587 recent sales. Prices here are down 1.2% year-on-year.

811Homes
£240,000-1.2%Median price
71Avg EPC score
48Median age
2,277Population

Last updated 15 October 2026

Demographics

Who lives here

Area classification: Retired Professionals

  • Population

    2,277

  • Households

    946

  • Median age

    47.6

Age bands

65+ 27%0-15 16%16-24 10%25-44 20%45-64 27%

Ethnicity

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

Housing

Housing stock

Property type

Flat 25%Semi 23%Detached 37%Terraced 15%

Build age

Pre 1900 1%1900 1944 5%1945 1999 73%2000 Plus 21%

Energy efficiency · avg score 71

A
4%
B
18%
C
38%
D
32%
E
6%
F
1%
G
0%

Tenure

Owned 76%Social 14%Private Rent 9%

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 10)

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Domains

  • Crime8
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  • Health6
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  • Education5
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  • Employment4
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Safety

Safety

  • Crimes (12mo)

    121▲

By crime type

Burglary 12%Other Theft 12%Vehicle Crime 12%Anti-Social Behaviour 18%Criminal Damage And Arson 12%Violence And Sexual Offences 35%

Connectivity

Getting around

  • Gigabit broadband

    79.7%

  • Ultrafast broadband

    79.7%

  • Superfast broadband

    94.4%

  • 5G coverage

    16.1%

  • Bus stops

    12

  • Buses / day

    104

  • EV chargers

    729

Nearest rail station: Holton Heath Rail Station (5.17 km)

Environment

Environment

  • Nearest greenspace

    133.1 m

  • Air NO₂

    5.3642 µg/m³

  • Air PM

    5.6421 µg/m³

Designations

  • Green Belt

Nearest bathing water: Poole Harbour Rockley Sands — rated Good (5 km)

Risk

Risk & hazard

Radon class 1 · Shrink-swell risk: Significant

Heritage

Heritage

  • Listed buildings

    2

Listed buildings

  • Caroline Cottage · Grade II
  • Kiln Cottage · Grade II

Services

Schools & services

  • Schools

    0

  • Childcare providers

    0

Nearest hospital: Poole Hospital (8.31 km)

Streets

Streets in Lytchett Matravers

About

About property data in Lytchett Matravers

The population here is approximately 2,277, with a median age of 48. The dominant construction era here is 1945 1999. The dominant tenure type here is owned. Known risk and heritage factors here include 2 listed buildings. There were 121 recorded crimes here in the last 12 months, up 1.7% year-on-year. This area has an IMD decile of 10. This area covers 43 streets in our records.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price in Lytchett Matravers?

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

Is Lytchett Matravers a good place to live?

Lytchett Matravers is in the 10th IMD decile, meaning it is a less deprived area. Crime is increasing year-on-year.

Is Lytchett Matravers in a flood zone?

Lytchett Matravers is not in a designated flood zone.

How's crime in Lytchett Matravers?

There were 121 recorded crimes in Lytchett Matravers in the last 12 months, up 1.7% year-on-year.

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

The average EPC score in Lytchett Matravers is 71, with the most common rating band being C.

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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).