BH18 8DH is a sought-after residential area on Lower Blandford Road, 0.4km from Broadstone in Poole. Administratively it sits within Broadstone ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.
This is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. An established, mature community with an average age of 60 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 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 8DH are sourced from Output Area E00077842 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWER BLANDFORD ROAD, BH18 8DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER BLANDFORD ROAD, BH18 8DH.
259
60
£ 57,400 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BH18 8DH spans multiple life stages — average age 60, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH18 8DH. The average age is 60.3. 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 8DH has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Broadstone First School
Broadstone Middle School
Springdale First School
Hillbourne Primary School
Poole Grammar School
Montacute School
Corfe Hills School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Arrowedge Chemists0.0 km
- Bennetts Family Bakers0.0 km
- Boots the Chemist0.0 km
- Broadstone Golf Club Pro Shop1.0 km
- Broadstone News0.1 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Broadstone Conservative Club0.4 km
- Broadstone Golf Club1.0 km
- Royal British Legion0.4 km
- The Blackwater Stream0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- 290290.2 km
- Attic Textiles0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Daniels Fish and Chips0.0 km
- Franco's Pizzeria0.3 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Broadstone Local0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer0.1 km
- Tesco0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Charlie's Chicken0.3 km
- Fireaway Pizza0.0 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.2 km
- Pizza Delight0.3 km
- Romeos Piri Piri0.2 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamworthy4.2 km
- Poole4.7 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Broadway0.0 km
- Broadway0.1 km
- Selby Close0.2 km
- Selby Close0.2 km
- Wallace Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH188DH · Data under Open Government Licence