Broadstone
| Coordinates: | 50.763, -1.996 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SZ 00 95 |
| Dialling code: | 01202 (Bournemouth) |
Broadstone (electoral ward) sits on the north‑western edge of the unitary authority of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in England, centred on a suburban high street and largely residential neighbourhoods. It functions as a commuter area for nearby Poole and Bournemouth while retaining a village feel thanks to independent shops, schools and local clubs that give the ward a distinctly community‑led atmosphere.
The ward has a recognisable history as a 19th‑century railway village and much of the old trackbed now forms part of the Castleman Trailway, a popular route for walkers and cyclists. Broadstone is notable for pockets of heath and small nature reserves, some attractive Victorian and Edwardian housing, and active local conservation and community groups that help preserve the area's green character amid steady suburban growth.
Postcode districts covering Broadstone
Most populated places nearby
- Bournemouth 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Poole 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Weymouth 22.4 miles36 km
- Salisbury 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Christchurch 11 miles17.7 km
- Totton 24 miles38.6 km
- Totton and Eling 24.2 miles39 km
- New Milton 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Ferndown 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Ferndown Town 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Dorchester 19.9 miles32 km
- Lymington 19.2 miles30.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Corfe Mullen Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Creekmoor Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Canford Heath Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Bearwood & Merley Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Merley Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Oakdale Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Upton Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Beacon Hill Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Bearwood Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Poole Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Hamworthy Ward 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Newtown & Heatherlands Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in Broadstone
BH18 9BH, BH18 8AW, BH18 9NE, BH18 9NB, BH18 9BN, BH18 8AG, BH18 8ET, BH18 8DD, BH18 9EE … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 6.8 miles11 km
- Southampton Airport 30.8 miles49.5 km
- Hamworthy Railway Station 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Poole Railway Station 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Poole Bus Station 3.2 miles5.1 km
Hotels near Broadstone Ad
- Rnli College 3.2 miles5.1 km
- 1777. at the Albion 2.6 miles4.2 km
- The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Poole 4 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Tregonholme Hotel 5.9 miles9.4 km
- The Hedley Townhouse 3 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Washington House Hotel 4 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Applewood Hotel 3 5.7 miles9.1 km
- The Priory Hotel 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Derby Manor 4 6.7 miles10.7 km
Schools in Broadstone
- Broadstone First School Primary
- Broadstone Middle School All ages
- Corfe Hills School Secondary
- Springdale First School Primary
Local points of interest
- Holy Cross Abbey (Stapehill, Dorset, England) Historic site 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Poole Harbour Harbour 4.3 miles7 km
- Bournemouth International Centre Theatre 6 miles9.7 km
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum Museum 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Tarrant Abbey Historic site 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Studland Beach Beach 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Dean Court Stadium 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Crichel House Estate 7.2 miles11.7 km
- Purbeck Hills Hill 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Bindon Abbey Estate 10.5 miles16.8 km
- Bindon Abbey Historic site 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Christchurch Harbour Harbour 11 miles17.7 km