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Macaulay Road is in Broadstone and in Poole district. BH18 8AR is located in the Broadstone electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Dorset and North Poole. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Macaulay Road, Broadstone, BH18 8AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BH18 8AG, BH18 8AA, BH18 8AX, BH18 9BH, BH18 8EE, BH18 9HS, BH18 8EQ, BH18 9AF, BH18 8AP.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH18 8AR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female51.7%51.6%-0.1% 51.0% 0.6%
Male48.3%48.4%0.1% 49.0% -0.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single19.1%22.6%3.5% 37.9% -15.3%
Married: Opposite sex37.2%36.8%-0.4% 44.2% -7.4%
Separated4.4%3.8%-0.6% 2.2% 1.6%
Divorced16.9%15.9%-1.0% 9.1% 6.8%
Widowed22.4%20.9%-1.5% 6.1% 14.8%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (63.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health22.2%24.6%2.4% 48.4% -23.8%
Good health34.5%38.5%4.0% 33.6% 4.9%
Fair health30%25%-5.0% 12.7% 12.3%
Bad health10.3%9.6%-0.7% 4.0% 5.6%
Very bad health3%2.3%-0.7% 1.2% 1.1%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around BH18 8AR this area, 30.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications39.9%30.4%-9.5% 18.2% 12.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 9.3%10%0.7% 9.6% 0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels12%12.5%0.5% 13.4% -0.9%
Apprenticeship5.5%5.8%0.3% 5.3% 0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.8%11.7%1.9% 16.9% -5.2%
Degree or Similar16.4%25.8%9.4% 33.8% -8.0%
Other7.1%3.8%-3.3% 2.8% 1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi2%0%-2.0% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese2%0%-2.0% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian4.4%0%-4.4% 3.1% -3.1%
Other Asian0.5%0%-0.5% 1.6% -1.6%
Mixed White and Asian1%0.4%-0.6% 0.8% -0.4%
Mixed White and African1%0%-1.0% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean1%0%-1.0% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other0%0.8%0.8% 0.8% 0.0%
White88.2%95.3%7.1% 81.4% 13.9%
Roma0%0.4%0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Other0%3.1%3.1% 1.6% 1.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom86.7%87.6%0.9% 83.2% 4.4%
European Union3.4%8.5%5.1% 6.1% 2.4%
Rest of Europe1%1.2%0.2% 0.8% 0.4%
Africa1%0%-1.0% 2.7% -2.7%
Middle East and Asia6.9%0.8%-6.1% 5.6% -4.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.5%1.9%1.4% 1.3% 0.6%
Oceania0.5%0%-0.5% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK85.2%87.6%2.4% 83.2% 4.4%
10+ Years3.9%6.6%2.7% 9.8% -3.2%
5-10 Years2%1.9%-0.1% 2.9% -1.0%
2-5 Years1%1.6%0.6% 2.2% -0.6%
Less than 2 years7.9%2.3%-5.6% 1.9% 0.4%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom75.7% 76.7% -1.0%
Ireland0.8% 0.6% 0.2%
Italy0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Portugal0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Lithuania1.2% 0.3% 0.9%
Poland0.4% 1.3% -0.9%
Other EU countries3.9% 1.5% 2.4%
Turkey0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Central and South America1.2% 0.2% 1.0%
No passport held15.8% 13.5% 2.3%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion33.8% 37.2% -3.4%
Christian49.6% 46.2% 3.4%
Buddhist0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Muslim2.7% 6.5% -3.8%
Other religion2.3% 0.6% 1.7%
Not answered11.2% 6.0% 5.2%

Safety

Is Macaulay Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Macaulay Road was 263.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 775.4% higher than the Broadstone average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Macaulay Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Broadstone and the 72nd highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.8%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£57,400
Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in BH18 8AR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Macaulay Road are based on 59 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Poole.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Macaulay Road, Broadstone, BH18 8AR

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH18 8AR

Average Price
£352,532
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£519,490
Flats/Maisonettes
£349,440
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Macaulay Road

Average Price
£325,263
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£506,169
Flats/Maisonettes
£312,809
Other
£583,495

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Macaulay Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 14 Waterman House Macaulay Road, Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£440,0002026-03-19 £440,000
Flat 15 Waterman House Macaulay Road, Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£380,0002025-12-16 £373,961
Flat 1 Waterman House Macaulay Road, Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£465,0002025-10-28 £456,574
Flat 2 The Laurels, 4 Macaulay Road, Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£205,0002025-06-04 £196,175
Flat 36 Waterman House Macaulay Road, Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£415,0002025-06-03 £397,136
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH18 8AR

Employment

BH18 8AR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in BH18 8AR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 52% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired125
Full-Time Employee43
Part-Time Employee22
Long-Term Sick or disabled14
Self-Employed12
Other7
Looking after home or family6
Unemployed6
Student (economically inactive)3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)2

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities11
Manufacturing7
Other6
Construction5
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles5
Financial and insurance activities4
Education3
Information and communication3
Human health and social work activities3
Administrative and support service activities3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security2
Professional, scientific and technical activities1
Real estate activities1
Transport and storage1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Broadstone First School
Tudor Road , BH18 8AA
- not rated 160 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Broadstone First School
Tudor Road , BH18 8AA
3out of 4 160 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Springdale First School
Springdale Road , BH18 9BW
- not rated 1,075 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Springdale First School
Springdale Road , BH18 9BW
- not rated 1,075 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Hillbourne Community First School and Nursery
Kitchener Crescent , Waterloo BH17 7HX
- not rated 1,385 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hillbourne Community Middle School
Kitchener Crescent , Waterloo BH17 7HX
- not rated 1,255 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Haymoor Junior School
Ashdown Close , Canford Heath BH17 8WG
- not rated 2,728 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Oakdale County Middle School
Wimborne Road , BH15 3DL
- not rated 3,817 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oakdale Junior School
School Lane , BH15 3JR
- not rated 4,219 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Devon Road , BH15 3QQ
- not rated 4,603 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Corfe Hills School
Higher Blandford Road , BH18 9BG
- not rated 1,261 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Corfe Hills School
Higher Blandford Road , BH18 9BG
3out of 4 1,261 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Poole Grammar School
Gravel Hill , BH17 9JU
- not rated 1,447 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
Poole Grammar School
Gravel Hill , BH17 9JU
- not rated 1,447 yd Foundation school No Boys More About School
Parkstone Grammar School
Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP
- not rated 2,042 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Girls More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Broadstone Middle School
Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE
- not rated 814 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Broadstone Middle School
Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE
3out of 4 814 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Lockyer's Middle School
Blandford Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3HQ
- not rated 2,797 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Lockyer's Middle School
Blandford Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3HQ
3out of 4 2,797 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Allenbourn Middle School
East Borough , BH21 1PL
- not rated 5,035 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Bournemouth and Poole College
North Road , BH14 0LS
- not rated 5,184 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Montacute School
3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG
- not rated 1,712 yd Foundation special school Yes Mixed More About School
Montacute School
3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG
3out of 4 1,712 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
South West Regional Assessment Centre
Merley House , Merley House Lane BH21 3AA
- not rated 2,787 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Longspee Academy
Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ
3out of 4 3,092 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Longspee School
Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ
- not rated 3,092 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Costa Coffee4 Dunyeats Road47 yd
The Tap House218-220 Lower Blandford Road55 yd
PIÑA POKÉ3 Station Approach64 yd
Whittles Restaurant & Bar3 Station Approach64 yd
Patisserie Mark Bennett214d Lower Blandford Road66 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Blackwater StreamThe Blackwater Stream, 180 Lower Blandford Road217 yd
The Goods Yard14 Station Approach219 yd
Royal British Legion5 Tudor Road227 yd
Broadstone Conservative Club1 Tudor Road227 yd
Broadstone Golf ClubClub House, Broadstone (Dorset) Golf Club, Wentworth Drive844 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Papa John's Pizza207 Lower Blandford Road94 yd
Romeos Piri Piri215 Lower Blandford Road94 yd
Pizza Delight4 Station Approach122 yd
Charlie's Chicken AKA Aleyah’s Kitchen5 Station Approach122 yd
Fireaway Pizza179-181 Lower Blandford Road235 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Broadstone Local6 Dunyeats Road28 yd
Tesco184a Lower Blandford Road278 yd
Marks & Spencer182 Lower Blandford Road291 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
The Junction Sports And Leisure Centre
STATION APPROACH
health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts179 yd
Broadstone Recreation Ground
Charborough Road
grass pitches439 yd
Plainfield Farm Recreation Ground
Lower Blandford Road
grass pitches754 yd
Broadstone Middle School
DUNYEATS ROAD
grass pitches815 yd
Broadstone (Dorset) Golf Club
WENTWORTH DRIVE
golf837 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 97.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 97.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 97.9%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed80 Mbit/s
Average download speed101.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed19.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.