Lower Golf Links Road is in Broadstone and in Poole district. BH18 8BQ 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 Lower Golf Links Road, Broadstone, BH18 8BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH18 8BT, BH18 8BH, BH18 9AR, BH18 8BX, BH18 8BY, BH18 9AT, BH18 8EG, BH18 9AZ, BH18 8DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH18 8BQ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 57% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 6.0% |
| Male | 45.8% | 43% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -6.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BH18 8BQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 72.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 15.9% | 16% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -21.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.9% | 72.2% | 5.3% | 44.2% | 28.0% |
| Separated | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 4.5% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 6.4% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.9% | 46.9% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 30.3% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 20.1% | 6.9% | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| Bad health | 9.6% | 2% | -7.6% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.1% | 20.7% | 1.6% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.4% | 5.4% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 14.3% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 9.6% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.4% | 42.7% | 0.3% | 33.8% | 8.9% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.9% | 98.5% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
In this area, 92.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.5% | 92.9% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 92.9% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.3% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Golf Links Road was 5.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.3% lower than the Broadstone average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Lower Golf Links Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Broadstone and the 27th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Lower Golf Links Road, Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £1,070,000 | 2025-08-27 | £1,065,437 |
| 17A Lower Golf Links Road, Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2023-12-07 | £1,259,439 |
| 27 Lower Golf Links Road, Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £840,000 | 2023-04-28 | £818,102 |
| 37 Lower Golf Links Road, Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2022-01-10 | £864,815 |
| 33 Lower Golf Links Road, Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2021-02-15 | £837,919 |
BH18 8BQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 8BQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 53% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 167 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadstone First School Tudor Road , BH18 8AA | 4out of 4 | 631 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springdale First School Springdale Road , BH18 9BW | 4out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushcombe First School Hanham Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3PX | 4out of 4 | 1,750 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillbourne Primary School Kitchener Crescent , BH17 7HX | 2out of 4 | 2,190 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henbury View First School Hillside Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3TR | - not rated | 2,315 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corfe Hills School Higher Blandford Road , BH18 9BG | 2out of 4 | 970 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole Grammar School Gravel Hill , BH17 9JU | 3out of 4 | 1,938 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | 4out of 4 | 2,753 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 3,146 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 | 4,448 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE | 2out of 4 | 814 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lockyer's Middle School Blandford Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,351 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenbourn Middle School East Borough , BH21 1PL | 4out of 4 | 4,263 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill Colehill Lane , Colehill BH21 7AB | 3out of 4 | 5,409 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South West Regional Assessment Centre Merley House , Merley House Lane BH21 3AA | - not rated | 2,014 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montacute School 3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG | 3out of 4 | 2,304 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Court School Knoll Lane , Corfe Mullen BH21 3RF | - not rated | 3,271 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 3,727 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canford School Canford Magna , BH21 3AD | - not rated | 4,032 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiien Thai Restaurant | 13 Moor Road | 461 yd | |
| Moonlight Indian Cuisine | 9-11 Moor Road | 461 yd | |
| The Junction | The Junction Sport And Leisure Centre, Station Approach | 616 yd | |
| Heart of India | 6 Station Approach | 616 yd | |
| Franco's Pizzeria | 7 Station Approach | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadstone Golf Club | Club House, Broadstone (Dorset) Golf Club, Wentworth Drive | 204 yd | |
| The Goods Yard | 14 Station Approach | 515 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 5 Tudor Road | 524 yd | |
| Broadstone Conservative Club | 1 Tudor Road | 524 yd | |
| The Blackwater Stream | The Blackwater Stream, 180 Lower Blandford Road | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Delight | 4 Station Approach | 616 yd | |
| Charlie's Chicken AKA Aleyah’s Kitchen | 5 Station Approach | 616 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 207 Lower Blandford Road | 823 yd | |
| Romeos Piri Piri | 215 Lower Blandford Road | 823 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | 179-181 Lower Blandford Road | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadstone Local | 6 Dunyeats Road | 708 yd | |
| Tesco | 184a Lower Blandford Road | 954 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 182 Lower Blandford Road | 964 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broadstone (Dorset) Golf Club WENTWORTH DRIVE | golf | 199 yd |
| The Junction Sports And Leisure Centre STATION APPROACH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 571 yd |
| Broadstone Middle School DUNYEATS ROAD | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| Broadstone Recreation Ground Charborough Road | grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Corfe Hills School HIGHER BLANDFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,086 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 39.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.