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Station Approach is in Broadstone and in Poole district. BH18 8AX 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 Station Approach, Broadstone, BH18 8AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BH18 8AA, BH18 9BH, BH18 8AG, BH18 8AR, BH18 9AF, BH18 8AW, BH18 9AA, BH18 8AZ, BH18 8AQ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH18 8AX 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 8AX 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 Station Approach Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Approach was 233.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 681.7% higher than the Broadstone average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Station Approach has the 2nd highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Broadstone and the 92nd highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.6%.



🔎 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 8AX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Station Approach are based on 5 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 Station Approach, Broadstone, BH18 8AX

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH18 8AX

Average Price
£557,103
Semi-Detached
£443,148
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£470,317
Flats/Maisonettes
£530,133
Other
£633,007

Estimated Average Property Prices for Station Approach

Average Price
£485,586
Semi-Detached
£447,355
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£469,312
Flats/Maisonettes
£526,113
Other
£492,574

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Station ApproachStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
14 Station Approach, Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole
Other, an established residential building
£925,0002023-08-30 £899,469
7 Station Approach, Broadstone, Poole
Other, an established residential building
£180,0002018-09-21 £193,976
14 Station Approach, Broadstone, Poole
Other, an established residential building
£669,3862016-08-19 £791,171
8 Station Approach, Broadstone, Poole
Detached, an established residential building
£101,5001998-03-20 £469,312
5 Arrowsmith Court, 10 Station Approach, Broadstone, Poole
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£112,0001997-06-12 £526,113
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH18 8AX

Employment

BH18 8AX 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 8AX 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
4out of 4 187 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Springdale First School
Springdale Road , BH18 9BW
4out of 4 1,019 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Hillbourne Primary School
Kitchener Crescent , BH17 7HX
2out of 4 1,635 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Rushcombe First School
Hanham Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3PX
4out of 4 1,640 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Henbury View First School
Hillside Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3TR
- not rated 2,217 yd Academy converter 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
2out of 4 1,063 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Poole Grammar School
Gravel Hill , BH17 9JU
3out of 4 1,634 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
Parkstone Grammar School
Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP
4out of 4 2,247 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Magna Academy
Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE
4out of 4 2,900 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole
Dale Valley Road , Oakdale BH15 3HY
3out of 4 4,130 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed 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
2out of 4 863 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Lockyer's Middle School
Blandford Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3HQ
3out of 4 2,597 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Allenbourn Middle School
East Borough , BH21 1PL
4out of 4 4,867 yd Academy converter 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 5,391 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
3out of 4 1,914 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
South West Regional Assessment Centre
Merley House , Merley House Lane BH21 3AA
- not rated 2,622 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Castle Court School
Knoll Lane , Corfe Mullen BH21 3RF
- not rated 3,276 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Longspee School
Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ
4out of 4 3,298 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Yarrells Preparatory School
Yarrells House , Upton BH16 5EU
- not rated 4,165 yd Other independent school Yes 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
The JunctionThe Junction Sport And Leisure Centre, Station Approach16 yd
Heart of India6 Station Approach16 yd
Franco's Pizzeria7 Station Approach16 yd
Karma Cafe and Meze15 Dunyeats Road47 yd
Attic Textiles9 Dunyeats Road49 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Goods Yard14 Station Approach102 yd
Royal British Legion5 Tudor Road141 yd
Broadstone Conservative Club1 Tudor Road141 yd
The Blackwater StreamThe Blackwater Stream, 180 Lower Blandford Road326 yd
Broadstone Golf ClubClub House, Broadstone (Dorset) Golf Club, Wentworth Drive726 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Pizza Delight4 Station Approach16 yd
Charlie's Chicken AKA Aleyah’s Kitchen5 Station Approach16 yd
Papa John's Pizza207 Lower Blandford Road207 yd
Romeos Piri Piri215 Lower Blandford Road207 yd
Fireaway Pizza179-181 Lower Blandford Road349 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Broadstone Local6 Dunyeats Road93 yd
Tesco184a Lower Blandford Road383 yd
Marks & Spencer182 Lower Blandford Road396 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
The Junction Sports And Leisure Centre
STATION APPROACH
health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts68 yd
Broadstone Recreation Ground
Charborough Road
grass pitches461 yd
Broadstone (Dorset) Golf Club
WENTWORTH DRIVE
golf720 yd
Broadstone Middle School
DUNYEATS ROAD
grass pitches770 yd
Plainfield Farm Recreation Ground
Lower Blandford Road
grass pitches827 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 95.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 82.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 82.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 82.6%

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/s4.3%

Download Speed

Median download speed79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed72.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed15.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

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