Is BH18 8AN a safe place to live?

Yes, BH18 8AN is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 8 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in BH18 8AN?

The average property price in BH18 8AN is currently around £985k.

What is the population of BH18 8AN?

The population for the BH18 8AN area is approximately 354 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

DUNYEATS ROAD, BH18 8AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUNYEATS ROAD, BH18 8AN.

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Population

354

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 57,400 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH18 8AN 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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7/10

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1/10

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9/10

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5/10

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10/10

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8/10

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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BH18 8AN combines high owner-occupation (97%), strong property values (£985k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH18 8AN is a sought-after residential area on Dunyeats Road, 0.8km from Dunyeat's Hill in Poole. Administratively it sits within Broadstone ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.

For serious buyers, BH18 8AN is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 97% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £985k. 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 8AN are sourced from Output Area E00077838 (shared with 7 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 8AN. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%

Asian / British Asian1.4%

Black / African / Caribbean0.6%

Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active

FT: 32%

Unemployed: 1%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 985,000

3 sales · Mean £ 956,666

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

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

Violence and sexual offences8

Other theft2

Public order2

Anti-social behaviour1

Burglary1

school Local Schools

Broadstone Middle School

Good640 pupils0.4 km

Broadstone First School

Outstanding303 pupils1.0 km

Poole Grammar School

Good1227 pupils1.0 km

Montacute School

Good93 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

Broadstone Conservative Club0.9 km
Royal British Legion0.9 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby

Attic Textiles1.0 km
Costa Coffee1.0 km
Karma Cafe and Meze1.0 km
Moonlight Indian Cuisine0.9 km
Tiien Thai Restaurant0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Hamworthy5.0 km
Poole5.0 km
Parkstone (Dorset)5.1 km

Bus Stops

Dunyeats Road Top0.0 km
Broadstone Cemetery0.2 km
Broadstone Cemetery0.2 km
Broadstone Middle School0.3 km
Poole Crematorium0.3 km