BH18 0BR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.5km from Nuffield in Poole. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Canford Heath ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.
Day-to-day life in BH18 0BR has the character of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BH18 0BR are sourced from Output Area E00077937 (shared with 153 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BH18 0BR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH18 0BR.
340
48
£ 48,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH18 0BR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
BH18 0BR is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH18 0BR. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH18 0BR has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Haymoor Junior School
Magna Academy
Ad Astra Infant School
Longspee Academy
Canford Heath Infant School
Canford Heath Junior School
Montacute School
Parkstone Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Boots0.8 km
- Canford Heath Community Centre Fridge0.9 km
- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- Bournemouth & Poole Mobile Market Ltd0.3 km
- Chilfrome Delicatessen0.4 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Canford Heath Residents & Comm0.9 km
- The Haymoor0.7 km
- The Pilot0.8 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Asda Petrol Station0.7 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Insanity Retro Gaming0.7 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Poole North1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Eurest c/o Royal Mail Staff Canteen0.0 km
- Honeywell Analytics0.4 km
- Nuffield Burger Bar0.2 km
- The Hub on the Heath0.8 km
- Happyccino at the Hub0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Adastral Fish and Chips0.8 km
- Chopstick House0.8 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Only Food & Sauces0.2 km
- Parvez Tandoori1.0 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Parkstone (Dorset)3.2 km
- Poole3.2 km
- Hamworthy3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Ryall Drive0.3 km
- Cowley Road0.3 km
- Witney Road0.3 km
- Longfleet Drive0.3 km
- Longfleet Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH180BR · Data under Open Government Licence