Living in Hamworthy
A harbourside peninsula just across the bridges from Poole Quay, with good-value family homes, a sandy park beach and its own railway station.
Average sold prices from Rightmove, based on HM Land Registry sales registered in the 12 months to April 2026.
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Hamworthy at a glance
Hamworthy sits on a peninsula between Poole Harbour, Holes Bay and Lytchett Bay, linked to Poole Quay and the town centre by the historic Poole Bridge and the Twin Sails lifting bridge, which opened in 2012. Its history goes back to Roman times, and it has been part of Poole since 1905.
Hamworthy Park has a dog-friendly beach with panoramic views across the harbour to the Purbeck Hills, plus a play area and a seasonal paddling pool. Rockley Point offers watersports, the Port of Poole runs ferries to France and the Channel Islands, and Hamworthy station has direct trains to London Waterloo and Weymouth.
Life in Hamworthy
Harbour life
Hamworthy Park beach, harbour views and watersports at Rockley Point.
Great connections
Its own railway station, frequent buses and two bridges into Poole.
Good value
Some of the best-value family homes this close to Poole Quay.
Schools in and around Hamworthy
Primary
- Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School
- Hamworthy Park Junior School
- Bayside Academy
Secondary
- The Cornerstone Academy
- Poole Grammar School (boys’ grammar school)
- Parkstone Grammar School (girls’ grammar school)
Catchment areas and admissions change, so please check the latest Ofsted reports and BCP Council admissions guidance before you buy.
Recently sold in and around Hamworthy
A selection of homes we have recently sold or agreed sales on in and around Hamworthy. Thinking of selling? We have buyers looking now.
Estate agents and letting agents in Hamworthy
Athertons is an independent estate and letting agent based at 14 Dorchester Road, Oakdale, just minutes from Hamworthy. Our Poole team sells and lets homes across Hamworthy and the surrounding area, with honest valuations, professional marketing and a personal service from start to finish.
Selling in Hamworthy
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Letting in Hamworthy
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Buying or renting
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The Hamworthy property market
The average sold price in Hamworthy is around £312,141. Average prices were about 5% lower than the previous year and around 9% below the 2022 peak, which makes Hamworthy one of the best-value areas this close to Poole Quay. Our Poole team sells and lets homes here every week, so for an accurate figure for your own home, book a free valuation.
Hamworthy FAQs
Is Hamworthy a good place to live?
A harbourside peninsula just across the bridges from Poole Quay, with good-value family homes, a sandy park beach and its own railway station. It’s especially popular with families, first-time buyers and anyone who loves being close to the water.
How much does a house cost in Hamworthy?
Homes in Hamworthy sold for an average of £312,141 over the past year, with detached homes around £418,094, semi-detached homes around £319,400 and terraced homes around £281,185. These figures are from Rightmove, based on HM Land Registry sales registered to April 2026. For an accurate figure for your home, book a free valuation with Athertons.
What types of homes are there in Hamworthy?
You’ll mostly find semi-detached and detached family houses, terraces, bungalows and flats.
Which schools are near Hamworthy?
Schools in and around Hamworthy include Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School, Hamworthy Park Junior School, Bayside Academy, The Cornerstone Academy, Poole Grammar School (boys’ grammar school) and Parkstone Grammar School (girls’ grammar school). Catchment areas change, so always check the latest Ofsted reports and BCP Council admissions guidance before you buy.
Which estate agent covers Hamworthy?
Athertons covers Hamworthy and the rest of Poole from our Poole office on Dorchester Road in Oakdale. Call 01202 681113 or book a free, no-obligation valuation online.
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Photo: Twin Sails Bridge by jeffowenphotos (CC BY 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons.