BH18 8AF is a sought-after residential area on Dunyeats Road, 0.7km from Dunyeat's Hill in Poole. Administratively it sits within Broadstone ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.
For serious buyers, BH18 8AF is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £907k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for BH18 8AF are sourced from Output Area E00077862 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DUNYEATS ROAD, BH18 8AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUNYEATS ROAD, BH18 8AF.
348
54
£ 57,400 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH18 8AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BH18 8AF combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£907k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH18 8AF. The average age is 54.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 835,000
5 sales · Mean £ 828,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH18 8AF has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Broadstone Middle School
Broadstone First School
Poole Grammar School
Montacute School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Arrowedge Chemists1.0 km
- Boots the Chemist1.0 km
- Broadstone Golf Club Pro Shop1.0 km
- Candy Choccy Bar1.0 km
- Diana's Patisserie1.0 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Broadstone Conservative Club0.8 km
- Broadstone Golf Club1.0 km
- Royal British Legion0.8 km
- The Blackwater Stream1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Attic Textiles0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Franco's Pizzeria0.9 km
- Heart of India0.9 km
- Karma Cafe and Meze0.9 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Broadstone Local1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Charlie's Chicken0.9 km
- Pizza Delight0.9 km
- The Drinks Shack1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamworthy5.0 km
- Poole5.1 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Dunyeats Road Top0.1 km
- Broadstone Cemetery0.1 km
- Broadstone Cemetery0.1 km
- Broadstone Middle School0.2 km
- Middle School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH188AF · Data under Open Government Licence