Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West, England
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BH18 9DB postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 78.1%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 4 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 01 May 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £625,000Based on 17 sales · Latest sale in data: 01 May 2026
- Gigabit availability 78.1%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 4 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 17 sales · Latest sale in data: 01 May 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 78.1%, with 78.1% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
7 within 400mBH18 9DB links 7 transport stops within 400m and 38 within 800m. 7 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Lancaster Close (BCT) at about 282m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.
Local business
21 within 1200mBH18 9DB currently links 21 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 11 food and drink, 3 grocery, 3 nightlife. The closest mapped place is The Dorset Soldier at about 846m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
5,430 online job adverts observedBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority · Jun 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 4,754 online job adverts observed in Jun 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched BH18 9DB in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
4 nearby school rows4 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for BH18 9DB. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 6BH18 9DB has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 6 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 52, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 32 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£625,000
Strong sample. Based on 17 sales · Latest sale in data: 01 May 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of BH18 9DB, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
11 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (5), restaurant (4), cafe (2).
Amenity group
Grocery
3 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by supermarket (2), convenience (1).
Amenity group
Nightlife
3 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (3).
Amenity group
Personal services
3 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (3).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Nightlife
The Dorset Soldier (Hall & Woodhouse)
Pub at 117, Wareham Road.
Food and drink
Corfe Mullen Coffee
Cafe in the current nearby-place seam.
Grocery
Co-op Food
Supermarket at 147, Wareham Road.
Personal services
KHD Hairdressing
Hairdresser in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
Costa
Cafe at Retail Units 2 & 3, Dunyeats Road, Broadstone.
Food and drink
Pizza Delight
Fast Food at 4, Station Approach.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Broadstone First School
Primary option in BH18 8AA. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Springdale First School
Primary option in BH18 9BW. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Secondary
Corfe Hills School
Secondary option in BH18 9BG. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around BH18 9DB.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like BH18 9DB with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
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