BH18 8BD is a sought-after residential area on Moor Road, 0.3km from Broadstone in Poole. Administratively it sits within Broadstone ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BH18, BH18 8BD offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 93% 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 16 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 8BD are sourced from Output Area E00077863 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOOR ROAD, BH18 8BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOOR ROAD, BH18 8BD.
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52
£ 57,400 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH18 8BD 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 8BD's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH18 8BD. The average age is 51.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH18 8BD has low crime rates — 16 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
Broadstone Middle School
Broadstone First School
Poole Grammar School
Corfe Hills School
Springdale First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Arrowedge Chemists0.6 km
- Bennetts Family Bakers0.6 km
- Boots the Chemist0.6 km
- Broadstone Golf Club Pro Shop0.6 km
- Broadstone News0.6 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Broadstone Conservative Club0.3 km
- Broadstone Golf Club0.6 km
- Royal British Legion0.3 km
- The Blackwater Stream0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- 290290.6 km
- Attic Textiles0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Daniels Fish and Chips0.6 km
- Franco's Pizzeria0.4 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Broadstone Local0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Charlie's Chicken0.4 km
- Fireaway Pizza0.6 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.6 km
- Pizza Delight0.4 km
- Romeos Piri Piri0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamworthy4.8 km
- Poole5.1 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Lower Golflinks Road0.2 km
- Lower Golflinks Road0.2 km
- Middle School0.3 km
- Broadstone Middle School0.4 km
- St. Johns Church0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BH188BD · Data under Open Government Licence