BH18 — BROADSTONE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in BH18

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BH18 is £526,882, which is 24% above the Dorset average of £425,376.

Properties in BH18 cost 83.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BH18 have risen 2.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£582,602	409
Semi-detached	£426,375	48
Terraced	£363,360	5
Flat	£304,254	81
All types	£526,882	554

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in BH18

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 17.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BH18 has a crime rate well 79% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

7.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

4.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

1.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in BH18

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BH18 has 4 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Corfe Hills School	Secondary	Good	mi
Broadstone Middle School	Other	Good	mi
Broadstone First School	Primary	Good	mi
Springdale First School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

39,945

Population

Median Age

64%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

64.0%

Private rent

23.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BH18 are 341.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

341.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

83%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BH18 is collected by Bournemouth Council. The Band D rate is £2,134/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

BH18 — BROADSTONE

Area Summary

BH18 (BROADSTONE) offers above-average property prices (£526,882, 84% above national average), low crime (79% below national average), 4 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (341 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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POOLE

£324K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in BH18?

The average house price in BH18 (BROADSTONE) is £526,882, based on 554 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 84% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 2.3% over the past year.

Is BH18 a safe area to live?

Crime in BH18 is significantly below the national average (17.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (7.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in BH18?

There are 4 schools in or near BH18. 75% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in BH18?

Council tax in BH18 is collected by Bournemouth Council. The Band D rate is £2,134 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in BH18?

The average broadband download speed in BH18 is 341 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 83%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in BH18 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 64% of homes in BH18 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 39,945.