Overview of BH18 8HU

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Keighley Avenue is in Broadstone and in Poole district. BH18 8HU is located in the Creekmoor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poole. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Keighley Avenue, Broadstone, BH18 8HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BH17 7UR, BH18 8HX, BH18 8HZ, BH18 8HT, BH18 8HN, BH18 8HL, BH18 8HY, BH18 8HP, BH17 7UL.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH18 8HU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52%51.5%-0.5% 51.0% 0.5%
Male48%48.5%0.5% 49.0% -0.5%

Partnership Status

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 8HU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.6% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single24.5%33.2%8.7% 37.9% -4.7%
Married: Opposite sex56.8%52.6%-4.2% 44.2% 8.4%
Married: Same sex0.9%0%-0.9% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated1.7%2%0.3% 2.2% -0.2%
Divorced8.7%7.3%-1.4% 9.1% -1.8%
Widowed7.4%4.9%-2.5% 6.1% -1.2%

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health45.1%40.5%-4.6% 48.4% -7.9%
Good health42.5%45.9%3.4% 33.6% 12.3%
Fair health10.5%10.1%-0.4% 12.7% -2.6%
Bad health1.1%2.7%1.6% 4.0% -1.3%
Very bad health0.7%0.7%0.0% 1.2% -0.5%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications21.4%12.8%-8.6% 18.2% -5.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 17%11.6%-5.4% 9.6% 2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels15.7%12.8%-2.9% 13.4% -0.6%
Apprenticeship5.7%6.4%0.7% 5.3% 1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11.8%23.2%11.4% 16.9% 6.3%
Degree or Similar23.1%30%6.9% 33.8% -3.8%
Other5.2%3.2%-2.0% 2.8% 0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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)
Chinese1.5%1.4%-0.1% 0.7% 0.7%
Pakistani0%0.3%0.3% 2.7% -2.4%
Other Black0%0.3%0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.7%0.7% 0.8% -0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.4%1%0.6% 0.9% 0.1%
Mixed Other0%0.3%0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
White98.2%95.9%-2.3% 81.4% 14.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom95.3%92.5%-2.8% 83.2% 9.3%
European Union2.5%4.4%1.9% 6.1% -1.7%
Africa0.4%0%-0.4% 2.7% -2.7%
Middle East and Asia1.5%2%0.5% 5.6% -3.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.4%0.7%0.3% 1.3% -0.6%
Oceania0%0.3%0.3% 0.3% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK93.8%92.5%-1.3% 83.2% 9.3%
10+ Years0%5.1%5.1% 9.8% -4.7%
5-10 Years0%2%2.0% 2.9% -0.9%
2-5 Years2.2%0%-2.2% 2.2% -2.2%
Less than 2 years4%0.3%-3.7% 1.9% -1.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom77.4% 76.7% 0.7%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Spain0.7% 0.4% 0.3%
Poland0.7% 1.3% -0.6%
Other EU countries2% 1.5% 0.5%
No passport held18.9% 13.5% 5.4%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion48.8% 37.2% 11.6%
Christian42% 46.2% -4.2%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered8.8% 6.0% 2.8%

Safety

Is Keighley Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Keighley Avenue was 3.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.5% lower than the Broadstone average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Keighley Avenue has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Broadstone and the 12th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.9%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£46,500
Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in BH18 8HU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Keighley Avenue are based on 68 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 Keighley Avenue, Broadstone, BH18 8HU

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH18 8HU

Average Price
£425,556
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£425,556
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Keighley Avenue

Average Price
£405,664
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£405,664
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Keighley AvenueStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
75 Keighley Avenue, Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole
Detached, an established residential building
£299,0002019-11-28 £355,753
73 Keighley Avenue, Broadstone, Poole
Detached, an established residential building
£400,0002017-12-05 £489,646
61 Keighley Avenue, Broadstone, Poole
Detached, an established residential building
£258,0002016-09-23 £335,616
73 Keighley Avenue, Broadstone, Poole
Detached, an established residential building
£247,9992014-11-24 £361,359
36 Keighley Avenue, Broadstone, Poole
Detached, an established residential building
£242,0002013-06-28 £394,464
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH18 8HU

Employment

BH18 8HU 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee76
Retired74
Part-Time Employee42
Self-Employed17
Student (economically inactive)10
Looking after home or family9
Unemployed8
Other7
Long-Term Sick or disabled5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles21
Human health and social work activities17
Financial and insurance activities14
Transport and storage14
Education10
Construction9
Professional, scientific and technical activities9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security9
Other6
Administrative and support service activities5
Accommodation and food service activities4
Information and communication2
Real estate activities1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hillbourne Primary School
Kitchener Crescent , BH17 7HX
2out of 4 885 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Springdale First School
Springdale Road , BH18 9BW
4out of 4 1,229 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Broadstone First School
Tudor Road , BH18 8AA
4out of 4 1,596 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Rushcombe First School
Hanham Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3PX
4out of 4 2,227 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Henbury View First School
Hillside Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3TR
- not rated 2,636 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Parkstone Grammar School
Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP
4out of 4 1,483 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Poole Grammar School
Gravel Hill , BH17 9JU
3out of 4 1,872 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
Corfe Hills School
Higher Blandford Road , BH18 9BG
2out of 4 2,217 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Magna Academy
Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE
4out of 4 2,893 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Poole High School
Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW
3out of 4 3,619 yd Foundation 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 2,112 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Lockyer's Middle School
Blandford Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3HQ
3out of 4 3,603 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 4,584 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 1,759 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Longspee School
Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ
4out of 4 2,635 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Yarrells Preparatory School
Yarrells House , Upton BH16 5EU
- not rated 2,705 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Castle Court School
Knoll Lane , Corfe Mullen BH21 3RF
- not rated 3,723 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
South West Regional Assessment Centre
Merley House , Merley House Lane BH21 3AA
- not rated 4,173 yd Special post 16 institution 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
BaxterStorey@SiemensSopers Lane779 yd
Jackie's KitchenUnit 7 Birch Copse851 yd
Southern Aquatics & Pets aka The Dog House CafeNorthmead Drive1,064 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Taja Indian Takeaway2 The Parade1,040 yd
Flames Grill11 The Parade1,040 yd
Zhan Xung Chinese Takeaway1 The Parade1,040 yd
Happy Palace3 The Parade1,040 yd
Creekmoor Plaice43 Benmoor Road1,060 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-op67 Creekmoor Lane1,018 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near BH18 8HU postcode.

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 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%

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 speed58.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed231.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed19.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

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