BH18 8DQ is a sought-after residential area located 0.6km from Dunyeat's Hill in Poole. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Broadstone ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.
Day-to-day life in BH18 8DQ has the character of a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Average age 58 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 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 8DQ are sourced from Output Area E00077860 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BH18 8DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH18 8DQ.
345
58
£ 57,400 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH18 8DQ 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
BH18 8DQ is a settled retirement community — average age 58, 95% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With 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 8DQ. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH18 8DQ has low crime rates — 8 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
Corfe Hills School
Springdale First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Arrowedge Chemists1.0 km
- Bennetts Family Bakers1.0 km
- Boots the Chemist1.0 km
- Broadstone Golf Club Pro Shop0.0 km
- Candy Choccy Bar0.9 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Broadstone Conservative Club0.6 km
- Broadstone Golf Club0.0 km
- Royal British Legion0.6 km
- The Blackwater Stream1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- 290290.9 km
- Attic Textiles0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Daniels Fish and Chips1.0 km
- Franco's Pizzeria0.7 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Broadstone Local0.7 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Charlie's Chicken0.7 km
- Fireaway Pizza1.0 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.9 km
- Pizza Delight0.7 km
- Romeos Piri Piri0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamworthy5.1 km
- Poole5.6 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)6.0 km
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Postcode Profile: BH188DQ · Data under Open Government Licence