Fontmell Road is in Broadstone and in Poole district. BH18 8NW 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 8NW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH18 8NL, BH18 8LZ, BH18 8PD, BH18 8NY, BH18 8NA, BH18 8NX, BH18 8PA, BH18 8NS, BH18 8LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH18 8NW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.5% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.5% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 8NW 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 18.4% | 16.8% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -21.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.2% | 64% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 19.8% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 4% | 9.2% | 5.2% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 10% | 9.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 | 47% | 45.6% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 36.6% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 15.3% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 16.8% | 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 Levels | 20.8% | 16.3% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 8.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 13.1% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.4% | 37.5% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 3.7% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 96.3% | 92% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 10.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 88.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.9% | 88.5% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 88.5% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9% | 9.0% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 1% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.4% | 37.2% | -1.8% |
| Christian | 57.6% | 46.2% | 11.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Fontmell Road, Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2024-10-18 | £510,085 |
| 6 Fontmell Road, Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £426,000 | 2024-08-14 | £427,373 |
| 8 Fontmell Road, Broadstone, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2018-08-06 | £497,431 |
| 20 Fontmell Road, Broadstone, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2015-03-18 | £482,614 |
| 24 Fontmell Road, Broadstone, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £332,500 | 2013-02-18 | £564,645 |
BH18 8NW 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 8NW 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%.
| Retired | 106 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillbourne Primary School Kitchener Crescent , BH17 7HX | 2out of 4 | 667 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadstone First School Tudor Road , BH18 8AA | 4out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymoor Junior School Ashdown Close , Canford Heath BH17 8WG | 3out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ad Astra Infant School Sherborn Crescent , Canford Heath BH17 8AP | 3out of 4 | 1,663 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springdale First School Springdale Road , BH18 9BW | 4out of 4 | 1,969 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poole Grammar School Gravel Hill , BH17 9JU | 3out of 4 | 473 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | 4out of 4 | 957 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corfe Hills School Higher Blandford Road , BH18 9BG | 2out of 4 | 2,458 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 | 2,748 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 | 1,258 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lockyer's Middle School Blandford Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 3,997 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bournemouth and Poole College North Road , BH14 0LS | - not rated | 3,990 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montacute School 3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG | 3out of 4 | 520 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,899 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South West Regional Assessment Centre Merley House , Merley House Lane BH21 3AA | - not rated | 3,739 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrells Preparatory School Yarrells House , Upton BH16 5EU | - not rated | 3,979 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 4,211 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taja Indian Takeaway | 2 The Parade | 624 yd | |
| Flames Grill | 11 The Parade | 624 yd | |
| Zhan Xung Chinese Takeaway | 1 The Parade | 624 yd | |
| Happy Palace | 3 The Parade | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 182 Lower Blandford Road | 1,035 yd | |
| Tesco | 184a Lower Blandford Road | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Montacute School CANFORD HEATH ROAD | 338 yd | |
| Poole Grammar School GRAVEL HILL | grass pitches | 377 yd |
| Lodge Hill Swimming Pool (Closed) Canford Heath Road | swimming pool | 428 yd |
| Plainfield Farm Recreation Ground Lower Blandford Road | grass pitches | 596 yd |
| Parkstone Grammar School SOPERS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 897 yd |
| David Lloyd (Poole) CABOT LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 996 yd |
| Broadstone Recreation Ground Charborough Road | grass pitches | 1,040 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| 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 | 55.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.