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Covering Upton, Turlin Moor, Lytchett Minster, Lytchett Matravers, including Hamworthy, Lytchett Matravers & Upton, Poole Town. Find Gas Safe registered engineers nearby.

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BH16 (Upton) in a nutshell

BH16 covers Upton, Turlin Moor, Lytchett Minster, Lytchett Matravers, in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and Dorset. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for BH16

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Two councils in one district

BH16 is split between Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and Dorset. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

BH16 stretches across Hamworthy, Lytchett Matravers & Upton, Poole Town and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'BH16', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Mostly mains gas round here

Most homes in Poole run on mains gas, so a standard boiler-and-hob check is what most people need.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Poole: 80.4% mains gas only
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New to gas safety certificates? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every year: a check by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy (new tenants get it before they move in).
  • Keep it: hang on to records for at least 2 years.

More detail on the Poole page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

Next door to BH16

BH18 · BroadstoneBH15 · Poole town centreBH17 · Canford HeathBH14 · Lower ParkstoneBH12 · BranksomeBH11 · Kinson

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does BH16 cover?

BH16 (Upton, Turlin Moor, Lytchett Minster, Lytchett Matravers) includes the wards of Hamworthy, Lytchett Matravers & Upton, Poole Town, Stour & Allen Vale, Wareham (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to BH16?

Neighbouring districts include BH18 (Broadstone), BH15 (Poole town centre), BH17 (Canford Heath), BH14 (Lower Parkstone), BH12 (Branksome) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering BH16 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in BH16?

About 6,391 households and 15,430 residents at the 2011 Census, across 411 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is BH16 in?

BH16 sits in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Mid Dorset and North Poole, Poole.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
BH16 1
Areas covered
Upton, Turlin Moor, Lytchett Minster, Lytchett Matravers 2
Active postcodes
411 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
6,391 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
15,430 2
Electoral wards
Hamworthy, Lytchett Matravers & Upton, Poole Town, Stour & Allen Vale, Wareham 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Mid Dorset and North Poole, Poole 4
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset 4
Households heated by mains gas only (Poole built-up area)
80.4% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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