Overview of BH18 8NL

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Fontmell Road is in Broadstone and in Poole district. BH18 8NL 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 Fontmell Road, Broadstone, BH18 8NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BH18 8NW, BH18 8PD, BH18 8PA, BH18 8NY, BH18 8LZ, BH18 8NS, BH18 8ND, BH18 8NJ, BH18 8LF.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH18 8NL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.7%50.5%0.8% 51.0% -0.5%
Male50.3%49.5%-0.8% 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 8NL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64% 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)
Single18.4%16.8%-1.6% 37.9% -21.1%
Married: Opposite sex67.2%64%-3.2% 44.2% 19.8%
Separated0.4%0.8%0.4% 2.2% -1.4%
Divorced4%9.2%5.2% 9.1% 0.1%
Widowed10%9.2%-0.8% 6.1% 3.1%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health47%45.6%-1.4% 48.4% -2.8%
Good health35.1%36.6%1.5% 33.6% 3.0%
Fair health12.8%15.3%2.5% 12.7% 2.6%
Bad health3.4%1.7%-1.7% 4.0% -2.3%
Very bad health1.7%0.7%-1.0% 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 qualifications16.8%13.1%-3.7% 18.2% -5.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 10.4%8.8%-1.6% 9.6% -0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels20.8%16.3%-4.5% 13.4% 2.9%
Apprenticeship6%8.4%2.4% 5.3% 3.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels14%13.1%-0.9% 16.9% -3.8%
Degree or Similar28.4%37.5%9.1% 33.8% 3.7%
Other3.6%2.8%-0.8% 2.8% 0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% 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)
Chinese0.7%1%0.3% 0.7% 0.3%
Indian0.3%3.5%3.2% 3.1% 0.4%
Pakistani0%0.3%0.3% 2.7% -2.4%
Other Asian0.3%0.3%0.0% 1.6% -1.3%
Mixed White and Asian1.4%1%-0.4% 0.8% 0.2%
Mixed White and African0%0.3%0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Mixed Other0.3%1%0.7% 0.8% 0.2%
White96.3%92%-4.3% 81.4% 10.6%
Other0.7%0.3%-0.4% 1.6% -1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.5% 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 Kingdom94.9%88.5%-6.4% 83.2% 5.3%
European Union1%3.1%2.1% 6.1% -3.0%
Africa1.4%2.4%1.0% 2.7% -0.3%
Middle East and Asia2%4.5%2.5% 5.6% -1.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.3%1.4%1.1% 1.3% 0.1%
Oceania0.3%0%-0.3% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK94.9%88.5%-6.4% 83.2% 5.3%
10+ Years0%9%9.0% 9.8% -0.8%
5-10 Years0.7%1.4%0.7% 2.9% -1.5%
2-5 Years0.7%0%-0.7% 2.2% -2.2%
Less than 2 years3.7%1%-2.7% 1.9% -0.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom88.2% 76.7% 11.5%
Ireland0.7% 0.6% 0.1%
Portugal1% 0.5% 0.5%
Poland1% 1.3% -0.3%
Other EU countries0.3% 1.5% -1.2%
Eastern Asia1% 0.3% 0.7%
Southern Asia0.3% 1.2% -0.9%
Central and South America0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
No passport held6.6% 13.5% -6.9%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion35.4% 37.2% -1.8%
Christian57.6% 46.2% 11.4%
Buddhist0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Muslim0.3% 6.5% -6.2%
Other religion0.7% 0.6% 0.1%
Not answered5.6% 6.0% -0.4%

Safety

Is Fontmell Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fontmell Road was 21.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.7% lower than the Broadstone average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Fontmell Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Broadstone and the 230th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.5%.



🔎 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 8NL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Fontmell Road are based on 78 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 Fontmell Road, Broadstone, BH18 8NL

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH18 8NL

Average Price
£514,019
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£514,019
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Fontmell Road

Average Price
£493,759
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£493,759
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Fontmell Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
39 Fontmell Road, Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole
Detached, an established residential building
£665,0002025-09-19 £665,000
29 Fontmell Road, Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole
Detached, an established residential building
£702,0002025-06-25 £688,727
25 Fontmell Road, Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole
Detached, an established residential building
£635,0002025-03-25 £642,568
1 Fontmell Road, Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole
Detached, an established residential building
£415,0002024-10-31 £411,039
39 Fontmell Road, Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole
Detached, an established residential building
£460,0002023-10-24 £454,165
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH18 8NL

Employment

BH18 8NL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 8NL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired106
Full-Time Employee68
Part-Time Employee35
Self-Employed19
Unemployed6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)6
Student (economically inactive)5
Looking after home or family5
Other2
Long-Term Sick or disabled0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles23
Manufacturing19
Education16
Construction13
Human health and social work activities12
Other9
Information and communication9
Accommodation and food service activities6
Financial and insurance activities6
Professional, scientific and technical activities5
Transport and storage3
Administrative and support service activities2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security2
Real estate activities2
Mining and quarrying1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hillbourne Primary School
Kitchener Crescent , BH17 7HX
2out of 4 682 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Broadstone First School
Tudor Road , BH18 8AA
4out of 4 1,190 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Haymoor Junior School
Ashdown Close , Canford Heath BH17 8WG
3out of 4 1,671 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Ad Astra Infant School
Sherborn Crescent , Canford Heath BH17 8AP
3out of 4 1,724 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Springdale First School
Springdale Road , BH18 9BW
4out of 4 1,901 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Poole Grammar School
Gravel Hill , BH17 9JU
3out of 4 506 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
Parkstone Grammar School
Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP
4out of 4 1,022 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Magna Academy
Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE
4out of 4 1,691 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Corfe Hills School
Higher Blandford Road , BH18 9BG
2out of 4 2,380 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole
Dale Valley Road , Oakdale BH15 3HY
3out of 4 2,825 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 1,196 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Lockyer's Middle School
Blandford Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3HQ
3out of 4 3,918 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 4,069 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 4 597 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Longspee School
Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ
4out of 4 1,977 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
South West Regional Assessment Centre
Merley House , Merley House Lane BH21 3AA
- not rated 3,671 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Yarrells Preparatory School
Yarrells House , Upton BH16 5EU
- not rated 3,977 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Winchelsea School
Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL
3out of 4 4,265 yd Community special school No 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
Daniels Fish and Chips179 Lower Blandford Road1,054 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Blackwater StreamThe Blackwater Stream, 180 Lower Blandford Road1,032 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Taja Indian Takeaway2 The Parade657 yd
Flames Grill11 The Parade657 yd
Zhan Xung Chinese Takeaway1 The Parade657 yd
Happy Palace3 The Parade657 yd
Fireaway Pizza179-181 Lower Blandford Road1,034 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Marks & Spencer182 Lower Blandford Road957 yd
Tesco184a Lower Blandford Road970 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Poole Grammar School
GRAVEL HILL
grass pitches399 yd
Montacute School
CANFORD HEATH ROAD
415 yd
Lodge Hill Swimming Pool (Closed)
Canford Heath Road
swimming pool502 yd
Plainfield Farm Recreation Ground
Lower Blandford Road
grass pitches519 yd
Parkstone Grammar School
SOPERS LANE
grass pitches, health and fitness suite956 yd
Broadstone Recreation Ground
Charborough Road
grass pitches963 yd
David Lloyd (Poole)
CABOT LANE
health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts1,040 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 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 speed72.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed144.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed13 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

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