A Dorset Council Area on Poole's Edge
Upton is in the Lytchett Matravers and Upton ward, which had 5,330 households in the 2021 Census, and 44.5% of them live in detached houses. The ward also takes in Lytchett Matravers, so those figures are not Upton alone. Because it is a Dorset Council area, the rules for the Poole tip are different from Poole itself.
Under Dorset Council's permit rules, residents of parts of Upton who pay council tax to Dorset can use Poole Recycling Centre by car only, never by van. The nearest Dorset-run site is on the Westminster Road Industrial Estate in Wareham. For anything that needs a van, our rubbish removal service is often simpler than two car runs to the tip.
Frenches Green and Other New Homes
Wyatt Homes is selling houses at Frenches Green off Policeman's Lane, BH16 5NE. New-build moves have their own quirks:
- Completion often lands on a weekday afternoon, so we hold a late slot.
- Site roads may still be unfinished, with set hours for vans while building goes on.
- Parking can be tight while neighbours are moving in on the same day.
Getting In and Out
Upton sits at the junction of the A35 and A350, so a van can head west or north without going through Poole. The Upton Clock Tower, built in 2000, stands at Upton Crossroads, and recent sales on Sandy Lane, Pearce Road and Brushwood Drive show the older side of the village. Moves from here into Hamworthy or Poole town centre are short, and for anything further, see long-distance moves.