BH18 8DB is a sought-after residential area on Merriefield Avenue, 0.0km from Dunyeat's Hill in Poole. Administratively it sits within Broadstone ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.
For serious buyers, BH18 8DB is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 £675k, down 32.8% 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 8DB are sourced from Output Area E00077859 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MERRIEFIELD AVENUE, BH18 8DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERRIEFIELD AVENUE, BH18 8DB.
275
54
£ 57,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH18 8DB 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 8DB's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £675k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 32.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH18 8DB. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 673,750
10 sales · Mean £ 658,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
BH18 8DB 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.
school Local Schools
Broadstone Middle School
Broadstone First School
Corfe Hills School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Broadstone Golf Club Pro Shop0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Broadstone Conservative Club0.9 km
- Broadstone Golf Club0.6 km
- Royal British Legion0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Moonlight Indian Cuisine0.9 km
- Tiien Thai Restaurant0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamworthy5.5 km
- Poole5.8 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)5.9 km
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Postcode Profile: BH188DB · Data under Open Government Licence