BH16 5SJ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (BH16) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5SJ) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case BH which means Bournemouth.
- Postal District. In our case BH16.
- Postal Sector. In our case BH16 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case SJ.
The regional mail center for the post area BH is the South West Distribution Centre, which is located at Western Approach, Distribution Park, Severn Beach, BRISTOL, BS35 4GG.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the BH16 5SJ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the BH16 5SJ postcode have the street address of Factory Road
It is situated within the post town of POOLE within the old postal county of Dorset.
BH16 5SJ is within the village of Upton.
The BH16 5SJ postcode area is composed of 0% residential properties, 83.33% commercial properties, and 16.67% public properties.
None Domestic Buildings in BH16 5SJ fall under these categories: Offices and Industrial.
Offices include Testlink Unit 1 Upton Industrial Estate, Factory Road.
Industrial include Animal Unit 3, Factory Road.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 0% |
| Commercial | 83.33% |
| Public | 16.67% |
Telephone Area Code for BH16 5SJ
The telephone area code for BH16 5SJ is 01425 Ringwood.
Map Coordinates for BH16 5SJ
| Latitude | 50.7356656521 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.02417924671 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the BH16 5SJ Postcode?
Download Speeds For BH16 5SJ
| Average Mbps | 45.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 62.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.740 |
BH16 5SJ has an average download speed of 45.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,307 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
21% of postcodes (252,516) have slower broadband speeds.
79% of postcodes (930,818) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For BH16 5SJ
| Average Mbps | 12.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 20.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
BH16 5SJ has an average upload speed of 12.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,011 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
39% of postcodes (462,994) have slower upload speeds.
60% of postcodes (711,636) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of BH16 5SJ Postcode
England Primary Schools
Stanley Green Infant Academy
Address: Stanley Green Infant Academy, Stanley Green Road, Oakdale, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3AA
Distance: 1.87 miles
Contact: 01202778181
Canford Heath Junior School
Address: Canford Heath Junior School, Learoyd Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8PJ
Distance: 2.27 miles
Contact: 01202676393
Canford Heath Infant School
Address: Canford Heath Infant School, Learoyd Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8PJ
Distance: 2.27 miles
Contact: 01202380015
Canford Heath Infant School
Address: Canford Heath Infant School, Learoyd Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8PJ
Distance: 2.27 miles
Contact:
Oakdale Junior School
Address: Oakdale Junior School, School Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3JR
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: 01202685800
Oakdale Junior School
Address: Oakdale Junior School, School Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3JR
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact:
Upton Infants' School
Address: Upton Infants' School, Guest Road, Upton, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5LQ
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact:
Upton Junior School
Address: Upton Junior School, St Martin's Road, Upton, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5NQ
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact:
Turlin Moor Community School
Address: Turlin Moor Community School, Turlin Road, Turlin Moor, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5AH
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole
Address: St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole, Dale Valley Road, Oakdale, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3HY
Distance: 2.60 miles
Contact: 01202740950
Lytchett Minster School
Address: Lytchett Minster School, Post Green Road, Purbeck, Lytchett Minster, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6JD
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: 01202622413
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near BH16 5SJ
HAMWORTHY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 324 BLANDFORD ROAD, POOLE, DORSET, BH15 4JH
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL CENTRE
Address: HAMWORTHY, POOLE, DORSET, BH15 4NQ
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: :
MOONLIGHT SURGERY
Address: BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE, NORTHMEAD DRIVE, CREEKMOOR, POOLE, DORSET, BH17 7XW
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: :
201-203 BLANDFORD ROAD
Address: 201 -203 BLANDFORD ROAD, HAMWORTHY, POOLE, DORSET, BH15 4AX
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: :
CORFE MULLEN DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 186 WAREHAM ROAD, CORFE MULLEN, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 3LN
Distance: 1.95 miles
Contact: :
DOLPHIN DENTAL CARE
Address: 216C WAREHAM ROAD, CORFE MULLEN, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 3LN
Distance: 1.95 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near BH16 5SJ
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 2,1 DORCHESTER ROAD, UPTON, POOLE, DORSET, BH16 5NJ
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 622239
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE, NORTHMEAD DRIVE, CREEKMOOR, POOLE, DORSET, BH17 7XW
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 600171
BOOTS
Address: 300-302 BLANDFORD ROAD, HAMWORTHY, POOLE, DORSET, BH15 4JQ
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 678001
BOOTS
Address: 216B WAREHAM ROAD, CORFE MULLEN, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 3LN
Distance: 1.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 693289
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 315 WIMBORNE ROAD, OAKDALE, POOLE, DORSET, BH15 3DH
Distance: 2.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 675329
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: WEST QUAY ROAD, POOLE, DORSET, BH15 1JQ
Distance: 2.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 207010
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near BH16 5SJ
5840 POOLE
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, WEST QUAY ROAD, POOLE, DORSET, BH15 1JQ
Distance: 2.10 miles
Contact: :
HARROLD OPTICIANS (BROADSTONE)
Address: 184C LOWER BLANDFORD ROAD, BROADSTONE, BH18 8DP
Distance: 2.14 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (BROADSTONE)
Address: 169/171 THE BROADWAY, BROADSTONE, DORSET, BH18 8DS
Distance: 2.15 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HIGH ST, POOLE)
Address: 190-196 HIGH STREET, POOLE, DORSET, BH15 1SX
Distance: 2.21 miles
Contact: :
LEIGHTONS OPTICIANS (POOLE)
Address: 157 HIGH STREET, POOLE, DORSET, BH15 1AU
Distance: 2.23 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (POOLE)
Address: 32-34 KINGLAND CRESCENT, POOLE, DORSET, BH15 1TB
Distance: 2.26 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near BH16 5SJ
THE ADAM PRACTICE - UPTON SURGERY
Address: UPTON CROSS, POOLE, DORSET, BH16 5PW
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: :
THE CREEKMOOR SURGERY
Address: 1 BORLEY ROAD, POOLE, DORSET, BH17 7DT
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: :
THE BIRCHWOOD PRACTICE
Address: NORTHMEAD DRIVE, CREEKMOOR, POOLE, DORSET, BH17 7XW
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 697639
THE ADAM PRACTICE
Address: 306 BLANDFORD ROAD, HAMWORTHY, POOLE, BH15 4JQ
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 679234
THE ADAM PRACTICE - HAMWORTHY SURGERY
Address: 306 BLANDFORD ROAD, POOLE, DORSET, BH15 4JQ
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: :
HADLEIGH LODGE
Address: 216A WAREHAM ROAD, CORFE MULLEN, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 3LN
Distance: 1.95 miles
Contact: :
Motorway Junctions near BH16 5SJ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near BH16 5SJ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the BH16 5SJ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Mid Dorset and North Poole Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Michael Tomlinson |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the BH16 5SJ Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Dorset Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Dorset at the following link Dorset.How much is the Council Tax?
Dorset Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Dorset charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the BH16 5SJ Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Dorset council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries - Dorset CouncilPostcodes near the BH16 5SJ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the BH16 5SJ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Blandford Road North, Upton, Poole, BH16 6AA | 0.92 miles | Directions from BH16 5SJ to Aldi |
| Aldi, Fleets Lane, POOLE, BH15 3BZ | 2.61 miles | Directions from BH16 5SJ to Aldi |
| Lidl, Hatch Pond Road, POOLE, BH17 7LQ | 3.00 miles | Directions from BH16 5SJ to Lidl |
| Asda, West Quay Road, POOLE, BH15 1JQ | 3.38 miles | Directions from BH16 5SJ to Asda |
| Iceland, High Street, POOLE, BH15 1DF | 3.57 miles | Directions from BH16 5SJ to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the BH16 5SJ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 48 Waterloo Road Poole, Poole, BH17 7LG | 1.76 miles | Directions from BH16 5SJ to 48 Waterloo Road Poole |
| Tower Park, Poole, BH12 4NY | 3.26 miles | Directions from BH16 5SJ to Tower Park |
| 34 Commercial Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5LP | 6.32 miles | Directions from BH16 5SJ to 34 Commercial Road |
| 741-743 Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DP | 8.72 miles | Directions from BH16 5SJ to 741-743 Castle Lane East |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Wessex Gate Retail Park, Broadstone Way, POOLE, BH15 3TE | 1.41 miles | Directions from BH16 5SJ to McDonald's, Wessex Gate Retail Park, Broadstone Way, POOLE, BH15 3TE |
| McDonald's, Yarrow Road, POOLE, BH12 4QY | 3.05 miles | Directions from BH16 5SJ to McDonald's, Yarrow Road, POOLE, BH12 4QY |
| McDonald's, Alder Road, POOLE, BH12 4AX | 4.69 miles | Directions from BH16 5SJ to McDonald's, Alder Road, POOLE, BH12 4AX |
| McDonald's, Old Christchurch Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 1DS | 6.49 miles | Directions from BH16 5SJ to McDonald's, Old Christchurch Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 1DS |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Wessex Gate Retail Park, Broadstone Way, POOLE, BH15 3TE | 1.41 miles | Directions from BH16 5SJ to KFC Poole - Wessex Gate Retail Park |
| KFC, Dolphin Centre, POOLE, BH15 1SZ | 2.28 miles | Directions from BH16 5SJ to KFC Poole - The Dolphin Centre |
| KFC, Tower Park, POOLE, BH12 4NY | 3.25 miles | Directions from BH16 5SJ to KFC Poole - Tower Park |
| KFC, Ashley Road, POOLE, BH14 0AX | 3.51 miles | Directions from BH16 5SJ to KFC Poole - Ashley Road |
| KFC, Commercial Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH2 5RH | 6.25 miles | Directions from BH16 5SJ to KFC Bournemouth - The Triangle |