Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

MERRIEFIELD AVENUE, BH18 8DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERRIEFIELD AVENUE, BH18 8DA.

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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 8DA 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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4/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

BH18 8DA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £925k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 44.1% year-on-year.

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

BH18 8DA is a sought-after residential area on Merriefield Avenue, 0.3km from Dunyeat's Hill in Poole. Administratively it sits within Broadstone ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.

For serious buyers, BH18 8DA is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Residents average 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £925k, up 44.1% year-on-year. 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 8DA 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 8DA. 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

£ 820,000

8 sales · Mean £ 919,375

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

BH18 8DA has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences11
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Broadstone Middle School

Good640 pupils0.4 km
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Broadstone First School

Outstanding303 pupils0.7 km
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Corfe Hills School

Good882 pupils1.3 km
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Poole Grammar School

Good1227 pupils1.5 km
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Springdale First School

Outstanding301 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Arrowedge Chemists0.9 km
  • Bennetts Family Bakers1.0 km
  • Boots the Chemist0.9 km
  • Broadstone Golf Club Pro Shop0.5 km
  • Broadstone News1.0 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Broadstone Conservative Club0.6 km
  • Broadstone Golf Club0.4 km
  • Royal British Legion0.6 km
  • The Blackwater Stream0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • 290290.9 km
  • Attic Textiles0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Daniels Fish and Chips1.0 km
  • Franco's Pizzeria0.7 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Broadstone Local0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Charlie's Chicken0.7 km
  • Fireaway Pizza1.0 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.9 km
  • Pizza Delight0.7 km
  • Romeos Piri Piri0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamworthy5.1 km
  • Poole5.5 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Broadstone Middle School0.5 km
  • Middle School0.5 km