Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

WOODLEAZE CLOSE, BH18 8BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODLEAZE CLOSE, BH18 8BN.

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Population

275

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 57,400 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH18 8BN 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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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BH18 8BN's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £640k 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 8BN is a sought-after residential area on Woodleaze Close, 0.2km from Dunyeat's Hill in Poole. Administratively it sits within Broadstone ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BH18, BH18 8BN offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 54 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £640k. 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 8BN are sourced from Output Area E00077859 (shared with 8 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 8BN. The average age is 53.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 517,500

3 sales · Mean £ 599,166

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

BH18 8BN has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Broadstone Middle School

Good640 pupils0.7 km
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Broadstone First School

Outstanding303 pupils1.0 km
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Corfe Hills School

Good882 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Broadstone Golf Club Pro Shop0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Broadstone Conservative Club0.9 km
  • Broadstone Golf Club0.4 km
  • Royal British Legion0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Attic Textiles1.0 km
  • Franco's Pizzeria1.0 km
  • Heart of India1.0 km
  • Karma Cafe and Meze1.0 km
  • Moonlight Indian Cuisine0.8 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Charlie's Chicken1.0 km
  • Pizza Delight1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamworthy5.4 km
  • Poole5.8 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)6.0 km