BH18 8BX is a sought-after residential area on Upper Golf Links Road, 0.4km from Broadstone in Poole. Administratively it sits within Broadstone ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.
For serious buyers, BH18 8BX 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.4M. 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 8BX are sourced from Output Area E00077863 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPPER GOLF LINKS ROAD, BH18 8BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER GOLF LINKS ROAD, BH18 8BX.
367
52
£ 57,400 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH18 8BX 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. BH18 8BX's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership, and £1.4M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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 8BX. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 1,130,000
4 sales · Mean £ 1,058,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH18 8BX has low crime rates — 10 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.
school Local Schools
Broadstone Middle School
Broadstone First School
Corfe Hills School
Springdale First School
Poole Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Arrowedge Chemists0.8 km
- Bennetts Family Bakers0.8 km
- Boots the Chemist0.8 km
- Broadstone Golf Club Pro Shop0.4 km
- Broadstone News0.9 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Broadstone Conservative Club0.5 km
- Broadstone Golf Club0.4 km
- Royal British Legion0.5 km
- The Blackwater Stream0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- 290290.7 km
- Attic Textiles0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Daniels Fish and Chips0.8 km
- Franco's Pizzeria0.6 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Broadstone Local0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Charlie's Chicken0.6 km
- Fireaway Pizza0.8 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.7 km
- Pizza Delight0.6 km
- Romeos Piri Piri0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamworthy5.0 km
- Poole5.4 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Lower Golflinks Road0.4 km
- Lower Golflinks Road0.4 km
- Middle School0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BH188BX · Data under Open Government Licence