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BH18

BROADSTONE

Dorset, South West, England

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BH18 covers BROADSTONE in Dorset, South West.

Avg price £526,882
1yr change ▲ 2.3%
Crime 79% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£526,882

▲ 2.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

84% above national avg

Crime Rate

17.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

79% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

4 schools

Broadband Speed

341 Mbps

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.

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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

£513K £521K £528K £535K £543K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

39,945

Population

44

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.

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341.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

83%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about BH18 BROADSTONE

What is the average house price in BH18 BROADSTONE?
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 BROADSTONE 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 is the population of BH18 BROADSTONE?
The population of BH18 (BROADSTONE) is approximately 39,945 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 44 years. 64% of homes are owner-occupied, 23% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in BH18 BROADSTONE?
There are 4 schools in or near BH18. 75% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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