Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

LOWER GOLF LINKS ROAD, BH18 8BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER GOLF LINKS ROAD, BH18 8BG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

367

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 57,400 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH18 8BG 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.

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8/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BH18 8BG's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership, and £937k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

BH18 8BG is a sought-after residential area on Lower Golf Links Road, 0.2km from Broadstone in Poole. Administratively it sits within Broadstone ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.

For serious buyers, BH18 8BG is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £937k. 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 8BG are sourced from Output Area E00077863 (shared with 17 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 8BG. The average age is 51.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 937,500

2 sales · Mean £ 937,500

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

BH18 8BG has low crime rates — 28 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.

Violence and sexual offences26
Anti-social behaviour17
Shoplifting13
Other theft6
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Broadstone Middle School

Good640 pupils0.3 km
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Broadstone First School

Outstanding303 pupils0.4 km
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Poole Grammar School

Good1227 pupils1.2 km
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Springdale First School

Outstanding301 pupils1.3 km
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Corfe Hills School

Good882 pupils1.3 km
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Montacute School

Good93 pupils1.5 km
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Hillbourne Primary School

Requires Improvement1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Arrowedge Chemists0.5 km
  • Bennetts Family Bakers0.5 km
  • Boots the Chemist0.5 km
  • Broadstone Golf Club Pro Shop0.6 km
  • Broadstone News0.5 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Broadstone Conservative Club0.2 km
  • Broadstone Golf Club0.6 km
  • Royal British Legion0.2 km
  • The Blackwater Stream0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • 290290.5 km
  • Attic Textiles0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • Daniels Fish and Chips0.5 km
  • Franco's Pizzeria0.4 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Broadstone Local0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Charlie's Chicken0.4 km
  • Fireaway Pizza0.5 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.5 km
  • Pizza Delight0.4 km
  • Romeos Piri Piri0.5 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamworthy4.7 km
  • Poole5.0 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Lower Golflinks Road0.1 km
  • Lower Golflinks Road0.1 km
  • St. Johns Church0.3 km
  • St. Johns Church0.3 km
  • Middle School0.4 km