Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

MERRIEFIELD AVENUE, BH18 8DE House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

345

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Avg Age

58

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Avg Income

£ 57,400 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH18 8DE 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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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

BH18 8DE is a settled retirement community — average age 58, 95% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £855k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

BH18 8DE is a sought-after residential area on Merriefield Avenue, 0.1km from Dunyeat's Hill in Poole. Administratively it sits within Broadstone ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.

For serious buyers, BH18 8DE is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Residents here average 58 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 95% 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 £855k. 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 8DE are sourced from Output Area E00077860 (shared with 10 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 8DE. The average age is 57.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 855,000

2 sales · Mean £ 855,000

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

BH18 8DE 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 pupils0.6 km
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Broadstone First School

Outstanding303 pupils1.1 km
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Corfe Hills School

Good882 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Broadstone Golf Club Pro Shop0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Broadstone Conservative Club0.9 km
  • Broadstone Golf Club0.6 km
  • Royal British Legion0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Moonlight Indian Cuisine0.9 km
  • Tiien Thai Restaurant0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamworthy5.4 km
  • Poole5.7 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)5.8 km