Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

MERRIEFIELD DRIVE, BH18 8BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERRIEFIELD DRIVE, BH18 8BW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 8BW 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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BH18 8BW combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£825k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 8BW is a sought-after residential area on Merriefield Drive, 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 8BW offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. At 54 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £825k. 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 8BW 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 8BW. 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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 742,500

6 sales · Mean £ 711,250

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

BH18 8BW has low crime rates — 3 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
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Broadstone Middle School

Good640 pupils0.7 km
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Broadstone First School

Outstanding303 pupils0.9 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 Club0.8 km
  • Broadstone Golf Club0.4 km
  • Royal British Legion0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Attic Textiles0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Franco's Pizzeria0.9 km
  • Heart of India0.9 km
  • Karma Cafe and Meze0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Broadstone Local1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Charlie's Chicken0.9 km
  • Pizza Delight0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamworthy5.3 km
  • Poole5.7 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)5.9 km