BH18 8DN is a sought-after residential area on Lower Blandford Road, 0.3km from Broadstone in Poole. Administratively it sits within Broadstone ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.
Within the BH18 district, this postcode is characterised by a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a traditional high streets character: traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 60) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 8DN are sourced from Output Area E00077842 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWER BLANDFORD ROAD, BH18 8DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER BLANDFORD ROAD, BH18 8DN.
259
60
£ 57,400 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BH18 8DN — age 60, 42% ownership, 27% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH18 8DN. The average age is 60.3. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH18 8DN has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Broadstone First School
Broadstone Middle School
Springdale First School
Corfe Hills School
Hillbourne Primary School
Poole Grammar School
Montacute School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Arrowedge Chemists0.2 km
- Bennetts Family Bakers0.1 km
- Boots the Chemist0.2 km
- Broadstone Golf Club Pro Shop0.8 km
- Broadstone News0.2 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Broadstone Conservative Club0.3 km
- Broadstone Golf Club0.9 km
- Royal British Legion0.3 km
- The Blackwater Stream0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- 290290.0 km
- Attic Textiles0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.1 km
- Daniels Fish and Chips0.1 km
- Franco's Pizzeria0.2 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Broadstone Local0.1 km
- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Charlie's Chicken0.2 km
- Fireaway Pizza0.2 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.0 km
- Pizza Delight0.2 km
- Romeos Piri Piri0.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamworthy4.2 km
- Poole4.8 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Broadway0.1 km
- West Way Bottom0.1 km
- Broadway0.2 km
- West Way Bottom0.2 km
- St. Johns Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH188DN · Data under Open Government Licence