Gladelands Way is in Broadstone and in Poole district. BH18 9JB is located in the Corfe Mullen 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 Gladelands Way, Broadstone, BH18 9JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH18 9JU, BH18 9JX, BH18 9NL, BH18 9JW, BH18 9NJ, BH18 9JR, BH18 9JA, BH21 3QQ, BH18 9JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH18 9JB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 50.2% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 51.1% | 49.8% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 9JB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.9% 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 | 15.7% | 21.6% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.1% | 66.9% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 22.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 2% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -7.1% |
| Widowed | 11.8% | 9% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 (86.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45% | 51.2% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 35.6% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 10.4% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 1% | -4.3% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 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.
In the area around BH18 9JB this area, 9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.7% | 9% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 10.2% | 1.9% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 14.8% | -4.9% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 6.6% | -0.8% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 19.3% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.1% | 40.2% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 6.4% |
| Other | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.9% | 97.2% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 97.7% | 93.4% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 93.8% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.9% | 76.7% | 13.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 60.6% | 46.2% | 14.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gladelands Way was 5.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.1% lower than the Corfe Mullen average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gladelands Way has the lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Corfe Mullen and the 35th lowest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Gladelands Way, Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-02-09 | £346,081 |
| 14 Gladelands Way, Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £472,500 | 2023-10-30 | £474,417 |
| 35 Gladelands Way, Broadstone, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2022-11-29 | £510,059 |
| 8 Gladelands Way, Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-01-14 | £369,010 |
| 7 Gladelands Way, Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2021-09-21 | £484,852 |
BH18 9JB 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 9JB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 94 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springdale First School Springdale Road , BH18 9BW | 4out of 4 | 326 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushcombe First School Hanham Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3PX | 4out of 4 | 933 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henbury View First School Hillside Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3TR | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadstone First School Tudor Road , BH18 8AA | 4out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillbourne Primary School Kitchener Crescent , BH17 7HX | 2out of 4 | 2,030 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,233 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole Grammar School Gravel Hill , BH17 9JU | 3out of 4 | 2,643 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | 4out of 4 | 2,705 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 3,866 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lytchett Minster School Lytchett Minster , Purbeck BH16 6JD | 3out of 4 | 4,213 yd | Foundation 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 | 2,201 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lockyer's Middle School Blandford Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,355 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Court School Knoll Lane , Corfe Mullen BH21 3RF | - not rated | 2,417 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montacute School 3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG | 3out of 4 | 2,735 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrells Preparatory School Yarrells House , Upton BH16 5EU | - not rated | 3,186 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South West Regional Assessment Centre Merley House , Merley House Lane BH21 3AA | - not rated | 3,443 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 3,872 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Restaurant Ltd | 218 Wareham Road | 952 yd | |
| Kates Korner | 222 Wareham Road | 959 yd | |
| Jim's Cheesecakes | 1A Froud Way | 969 yd | |
| And Coffee | 150 Wareham Road | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlees Fish & Chips | 159 Wareham Road | 933 yd | |
| Chinese Whispers | 5, The Parade, 147 Wareham Road | 971 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 | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 187.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.