BH18 0BF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.5km from Nuffield in Poole. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Canford Heath ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.
The people who live in BH18 0BF are typical of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BH18 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00077937 (shared with 153 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BH18 0BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH18 0BF.
340
48
£ 48,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH18 0BF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BH18 0BF's 64% ownership and 48-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH18 0BF. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH18 0BF has low crime rates — 12 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
Haymoor Junior School
Magna Academy
Ad Astra Infant School
Longspee Academy
Canford Heath Infant School
Canford Heath Junior School
Montacute School
Parkstone Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Boots0.8 km
- Canford Heath Community Centre Fridge0.9 km
- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- Bournemouth & Poole Mobile Market Ltd0.3 km
- Chilfrome Delicatessen0.4 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Canford Heath Residents & Comm0.9 km
- The Haymoor0.7 km
- The Pilot0.8 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Asda Petrol Station0.7 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Insanity Retro Gaming0.7 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Poole North1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Eurest c/o Royal Mail Staff Canteen0.0 km
- Honeywell Analytics0.4 km
- Nuffield Burger Bar0.2 km
- The Hub on the Heath0.8 km
- Happyccino at the Hub0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Adastral Fish and Chips0.8 km
- Chopstick House0.8 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Only Food & Sauces0.2 km
- Parvez Tandoori1.0 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Parkstone (Dorset)3.2 km
- Poole3.2 km
- Hamworthy3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Ryall Drive0.3 km
- Cowley Road0.3 km
- Witney Road0.3 km
- Longfleet Drive0.3 km
- Longfleet Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH180BF · Data under Open Government Licence