Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

BH18 8AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH18 8AT.

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Population

259

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Avg Age

60

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Avg Income

£ 57,400 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BH18 8AT — age 60, 42% ownership, 27% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH18 8AT is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from Broadstone in Poole. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Broadstone ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.

Day-to-day life in BH18 8AT has the character of a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. Average age 60 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 8AT are sourced from Output Area E00077842 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH18 8AT. The average age is 60.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BH18 8AT has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour28
Violence and sexual offences23
Shoplifting13
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Broadstone First School

Outstanding303 pupils0.1 km
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Broadstone Middle School

Good640 pupils0.7 km
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Springdale First School

Outstanding301 pupils0.9 km
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Corfe Hills School

Good882 pupils1.1 km
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Poole Grammar School

Good1227 pupils1.4 km
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Hillbourne Primary School

Requires Improvement1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Arrowedge Chemists0.3 km
  • Bennetts Family Bakers0.3 km
  • Boots the Chemist0.3 km
  • Broadstone Golf Club Pro Shop0.7 km
  • Broadstone News0.4 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Broadstone Conservative Club0.1 km
  • Broadstone Golf Club0.7 km
  • Royal British Legion0.1 km
  • The Blackwater Stream0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • 290290.2 km
  • Attic Textiles0.1 km
  • Costa Coffee0.1 km
  • Daniels Fish and Chips0.3 km
  • Franco's Pizzeria0.0 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Broadstone Local0.1 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.4 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Charlie's Chicken0.0 km
  • Fireaway Pizza0.3 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.2 km
  • Pizza Delight0.0 km
  • Romeos Piri Piri0.2 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamworthy4.4 km
  • Poole5.0 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • St. Johns Church0.1 km
  • St. Johns Church0.1 km
  • United Reformed Church0.2 km
  • United Reformed Church0.2 km
  • West Way Bottom0.3 km