BH18 8BY is a sought-after residential area on Upper Golf Links Road, 0.3km 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 8BY offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 58 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £599k. 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 8BY are sourced from Output Area E00077860 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPPER GOLF LINKS ROAD, BH18 8BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER GOLF LINKS ROAD, BH18 8BY.
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58
£ 57,400 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH18 8BY 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
Average age 58, 95% owned. BH18 8BY is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. With £599k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH18 8BY. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 582,500
2 sales · Mean £ 582,500
Detached
£ 616,250
2 sales · Mean £ 616,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
BH18 8BY has low crime rates — 6 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
Corfe Hills School
Springdale First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Boots the Chemist1.0 km
- Broadstone Golf Club Pro Shop0.3 km
- Candy Choccy Bar1.0 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
- Roebridge Farm1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Broadstone Conservative Club0.6 km
- Broadstone Golf Club0.3 km
- Royal British Legion0.6 km
- The Blackwater Stream1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- 290290.9 km
- Attic Textiles0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Franco's Pizzeria0.8 km
- Healthy Habits1.0 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Broadstone Local0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Charlie's Chicken0.8 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.9 km
- Pizza Delight0.8 km
- Romeos Piri Piri0.9 km
- The Drinks Shack0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamworthy5.2 km
- Poole5.6 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)5.8 km
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Postcode Profile: BH188BY · Data under Open Government Licence