Overview of BH18 9LY

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Upton Way is in Broadstone and in Poole district. BH18 9LY 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 Upton Way, Broadstone, BH18 9LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BH18 9HT, BH18 9LW, BH18 9LR, BH18 9HY, BH18 9LP, BH18 9HB, BH18 9HD, BH18 9HX, BH18 9LS.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH18 9LY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.6%50.8%1.2% 51.0% -0.2%
Male50.4%49.2%-1.2% 49.0% 0.2%

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 9LY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.4% 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)
Single20.5%19.9%-0.6% 37.9% -18.0%
Married: Opposite sex69.1%67.4%-1.7% 44.2% 23.2%
Separated0.7%1.9%1.2% 2.2% -0.3%
Divorced6.6%7.9%1.3% 9.1% -1.2%
Widowed3.1%3%-0.1% 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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.3%) 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 health62.8%52.1%-10.7% 48.4% 3.7%
Good health25.6%36.2%10.6% 33.6% 2.6%
Fair health7.8%9.5%1.7% 12.7% -3.2%
Bad health3.5%2.1%-1.4% 4.0% -1.9%
Very bad health0.3%0%-0.3% 1.2% -1.2%

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.

In the area around BH18 9LY this area, 5.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications8.3%5.8%-2.5% 18.2% -12.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 13.9%9.1%-4.8% 9.6% -0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels15.6%18.2%2.6% 13.4% 4.8%
Apprenticeship6.9%5.8%-1.1% 5.3% 0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels13.2%19%5.8% 16.9% 2.1%
Degree or Similar39.6%39.4%-0.2% 33.8% 5.6%
Other2.4%2.6%0.2% 2.8% -0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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)
Bangladeshi0%0.6%0.6% 1.1% -0.5%
Indian0%1.5%1.5% 3.1% -1.6%
Pakistani1.4%0%-1.4% 2.7% -2.7%
Other Asian1.2%0.3%-0.9% 1.6% -1.3%
Mixed White and Asian0.9%0.9%0.0% 0.8% 0.1%
Mixed Other0%0.3%0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
White96.5%96.3%-0.2% 81.4% 14.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.2% 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 Kingdom95.4%97.2%1.8% 83.2% 14.0%
European Union1.2%0.6%-0.6% 6.1% -5.5%
Africa1.7%0.9%-0.8% 2.7% -1.8%
Middle East and Asia1.7%1.2%-0.5% 5.6% -4.4%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK94.2%97.2%3.0% 83.2% 14.0%
10+ Years1.2%2.5%1.3% 9.8% -7.3%
2-5 Years0.3%0%-0.3% 2.2% -2.2%
Less than 2 years4.3%0.3%-4.0% 1.9% -1.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom93.8% 76.7% 17.1%
Ireland1.2% 0.6% 0.6%
Middle East0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
No passport held4.6% 13.5% -8.9%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion38.6% 37.2% 1.4%
Christian49.7% 46.2% 3.5%
Hindu1.2% 1.7% -0.5%
Jewish0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Muslim1.2% 6.5% -5.3%
Sikh0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Other religion1.5% 0.6% 0.9%
Not answered7.1% 6.0% 1.1%

Safety

Is Upton Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upton Way was 15.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.0% lower than the Broadstone average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Upton Way has the 16th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Broadstone and the 147th lowest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .

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 -36.1%.



🔎 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 9LY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Upton Way are based on 85 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 Upton Way, Broadstone, BH18 9LY

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH18 9LY

Average Price
£852,738
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£852,738
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Upton Way

Average Price
£675,836
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£675,836
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Upton WayStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
16 Upton Way, Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole
Detached, an established residential building
£885,0002025-06-10 £855,689
32 Upton Way, Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole
Detached, an established residential building
£1,017,0002025-03-05 £1,006,986
28 Upton Way, Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole
Detached, an established residential building
£730,0002023-06-09 £691,780
20 Upton Way, Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole
Detached, an established residential building
£1,736,3892023-02-28 £1,584,105
4 Upton Way, Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole
Detached, an established residential building
£835,0002022-08-25 £777,443
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH18 9LY

Employment

BH18 9LY 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 9LY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired98
Full-Time Employee73
Part-Time Employee45
Self-Employed32
Full-Time Student (with or without job)7
Looking after home or family7
Unemployed6
Student (economically inactive)6
Other1
Long-Term Sick or disabled0

Employment Industry

Education27
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles25
Manufacturing23
Human health and social work activities22
Construction16
Financial and insurance activities15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security13
Professional, scientific and technical activities12
Information and communication11
Transport and storage9
Other8
Administrative and support service activities5
Accommodation and food service activities3
Real estate activities2

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Broadstone First School
Tudor Road , BH18 8AA
- not rated 578 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Broadstone First School
Tudor Road , BH18 8AA
3out of 4 578 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Springdale First School
Springdale Road , BH18 9BW
- not rated 691 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Springdale First School
Springdale Road , BH18 9BW
- not rated 691 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Hillbourne Community First School and Nursery
Kitchener Crescent , Waterloo BH17 7HX
- not rated 1,282 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hillbourne Community Middle School
Kitchener Crescent , Waterloo BH17 7HX
- not rated 1,157 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Haymoor Junior School
Ashdown Close , Canford Heath BH17 8WG
- not rated 2,927 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Oakdale County Middle School
Wimborne Road , BH15 3DL
- not rated 3,800 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oakdale Junior School
School Lane , BH15 3JR
- not rated 4,153 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Turlin Moor Community Middle School
Turlin Road , BH16 5AH
- not rated 4,584 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Corfe Hills School
Higher Blandford Road , BH18 9BG
- not rated 1,227 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Corfe Hills School
Higher Blandford Road , BH18 9BG
3out of 4 1,227 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Poole Grammar School
Gravel Hill , BH17 9JU
- not rated 1,681 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
Poole Grammar School
Gravel Hill , BH17 9JU
- not rated 1,681 yd Foundation school No Boys More About School
Parkstone Grammar School
Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP
- not rated 2,022 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Girls 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
- not rated 1,245 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Broadstone Middle School
Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE
3out of 4 1,245 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Lockyer's Middle School
Blandford Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3HQ
- not rated 2,739 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Lockyer's Middle School
Blandford Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3HQ
3out of 4 2,739 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Allenbourn Middle School
East Borough , BH21 1PL
- not rated 5,296 yd Community school 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 5,221 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
- not rated 1,851 yd Foundation special school Yes Mixed More About School
Montacute School
3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG
3out of 4 1,851 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
South West Regional Assessment Centre
Merley House , Merley House Lane BH21 3AA
- not rated 3,064 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Longspee Academy
Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ
3out of 4 3,144 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Longspee School
Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ
- not rated 3,144 yd Community special school 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
29029205 Lower Blandford Road357 yd
Kanka cafe LMT217 Lower Blandford Road361 yd
The Tap House218-220 Lower Blandford Road393 yd
Healthy Habits199 Lower Blandford Road397 yd
Patisserie Mark Bennett214d Lower Blandford Road404 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Blackwater StreamThe Blackwater Stream, 180 Lower Blandford Road466 yd
The Goods Yard14 Station Approach590 yd
Royal British Legion5 Tudor Road647 yd
Broadstone Conservative Club1 Tudor Road647 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Papa John's Pizza207 Lower Blandford Road357 yd
Romeos Piri Piri215 Lower Blandford Road357 yd
Fireaway Pizza179-181 Lower Blandford Road432 yd
Pizza Delight4 Station Approach500 yd
Charlie's Chicken AKA Aleyah’s Kitchen5 Station Approach500 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Broadstone Local6 Dunyeats Road438 yd
Tesco184a Lower Blandford Road506 yd
Marks & Spencer182 Lower Blandford Road515 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
The Junction Sports And Leisure Centre
STATION APPROACH
health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts526 yd
Broadstone Recreation Ground
Charborough Road
grass pitches826 yd
Plainfield Farm Recreation Ground
Lower Blandford Road
grass pitches996 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 speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed242.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed19.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

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