Area guide · Dorset

Upton (Dorset), Dorset

has 4,276 homes. Homes here have an average EPC score of 67 (the most common rating band is D). Homes here sold for a median of £192,339 across 8,365 recent sales. Prices here are down 1.2% year-on-year.

4,276Homes

£192,339-1.2%Median price

67Avg EPC score

43Median age

9,409Population

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Last updated 15 October 2026

Demographics

Who lives here

Area classification: Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanites

Population
9,409
Households
3,953
Median age
43.3

Age bands

65+ 22%0-15 18%16-24 10%25-44 24%45-64 27%

Ethnicity

Asian 1%Black 0%Mixed 1%Other 0%White 97%

Who lives in Upton (dorset)?

Housing

Housing stock

Property type

Flat 18%Semi 22%Detached 33%Terraced 28%

Build age

Pre 1900 1%1900 1944 9%1945 1999 83%2000 Plus 8%

Energy efficiency · avg score 67

10%

39%

41%

Tenure

Owned 74%Social 11%Private Rent 16%

What are the homes like in Upton (dorset)?

Market

Median price
£192,339▼
Avg price
£228,435
Sales
8,365
Rent YoY
5.6%▲

Price trend

What do homes sell for in Upton (dorset)?

Deprivation

Deprivation & opportunity

Where it ranks nationally (IMD decile 5)

Most deprivedLeast deprived

Domains

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Is Upton (dorset) a good place to live?

Safety

Crimes (12mo)
518▼

By crime type

Burglary 17%Other Theft 11%Public Order 9%Anti-Social Behaviour 17%Criminal Damage And Arson 13%Violence And Sexual Offences 32%

How safe is Upton (dorset)?

Connectivity

Getting around

Gigabit broadband
80.4%
Ultrafast broadband
80.4%
Superfast broadband
98.6%
5G coverage
16.1%
Bus stops
39
Buses / day
2,655
EV chargers
729

Nearest rail station: Hamworthy Rail Station (1.53 km)

What's transport like in Upton (dorset)?

Environment

Nearest greenspace
192 m
Air NO₂
8.118 µg/m³
Air PM
5.8682 µg/m³
Road noise
>=75.0

Designations

Local Nature Reserve
Sssi
Green Belt

Nearest bathing water: Poole Harbour Rockley Sands — rated Good (2.08 km)

What's the environment like in Upton (dorset)?

Risk

Risk & hazard

Flood Defence Nearby

Radon class 3 · Shrink-swell risk: Significant

Does Upton (dorset) flood?

Heritage

Listed buildings
4

Designations

Article 4

Listed buildings

11, Marsh Lane · Grade II
144, Dorchester Road · Grade II
3, Marsh Lane · Grade II
Nos 43 And 45 Including Attached Stable Range On South · Grade II

What's the heritage in Upton (dorset)?

Services

Schools & services

Schools
5
Avg FSM %
23.1%
Childcare providers
2

Nearest hospital: Poole Hospital (4.37 km)

What schools are in Upton (dorset)?

Streets

Streets in Upton (Dorset)

Planning

Planning activity

Applications (recent)
2

Recent applications

Lawful Development Certificate For Proposed Demolition Of An Existing Garage, Extension Of The Concrete Base And Erection Of A New Larger Ti
Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension And Reallocation Of Garage, Extend South Boundary Fence.

About

About property data in Upton (Dorset)

The population here is approximately 9,409, with a median age of 43. The dominant construction era here is 1945 1999. The dominant tenure type here is owned. Known risk and heritage factors here include 4 listed buildings. There were 518 recorded crimes here in the last 12 months, down 19.8% year-on-year. This area has an IMD decile of 5. This area covers 172 streets in our records.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price in Upton (Dorset)?

The average house price in Upton (Dorset) is £192,339, based on 8,365 recent sales. Prices are down 1.2% year-on-year.

Is Upton (Dorset) a good place to live?

Upton (Dorset) is in the 5th IMD decile, meaning it is a moderately deprived area. Crime is decreasing year-on-year.

Is Upton (Dorset) in a flood zone?

Upton (Dorset) is not in a designated flood zone. Flood defences are available nearby.

How's crime in Upton (Dorset)?

There were 518 recorded crimes in Upton (Dorset) in the last 12 months, down 19.8% year-on-year.

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

The average EPC score in Upton (Dorset) is 67, 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).