Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

GREENSLEEVES AVENUE, BH18 8BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENSLEEVES AVENUE, BH18 8BJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 8BJ 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

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 95% owner-occupation and an average age of 58, BH18 8BJ is established retirement territory. With £680k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending up 6.4% year-on-year.

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

BH18 8BJ is a sought-after residential area on Greensleeves Avenue, 0.2km from Dunyeat's Hill 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 8BJ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 58) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £680k, up 6.4% year-on-year. 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 8BJ 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 8BJ. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 680,000

7 sales · Mean £ 668,642

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

BH18 8BJ has low crime rates — 3 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 pupils0.8 km
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Broadstone First School

Outstanding303 pupils1.1 km
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Corfe Hills School

Good882 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Broadstone Golf Club Pro Shop0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Broadstone Conservative Club1.0 km
  • Broadstone Golf Club0.5 km
  • Royal British Legion1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamworthy5.5 km
  • Poole5.9 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)6.1 km