Broadstone
| Coordinates: | 50.763, -1.996 |
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| 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 miles
- Poole 2.8 miles
- Weymouth 22.4 miles
- Salisbury 23.2 miles
- Christchurch 11 miles
- Totton 24 miles
- Totton and Eling 24.2 miles
- New Milton 14.6 miles
- Ferndown 4.9 miles
- Ferndown Town 4.7 miles
- Dorchester 19.9 miles
- Lymington 19.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Corfe Mullen Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Creekmoor Ward 1.2 miles
- Canford Heath Ward 1.7 miles
- Bearwood & Merley Ward 1.7 miles
- Merley Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Oakdale Ward 2.3 miles
- Upton Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Beacon Hill Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Bearwood Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Poole Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Hamworthy Ward 2.8 miles
- Newtown & Heatherlands Ward 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Broadstone
BH18 8LX, BH18 8JR, BH18 9WH, BH18 9DX, BH18 8DY, BH18 8JW, BH18 8LL, BH18 8AA, BH18 8AG … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 6.8 miles
- Southampton Airport 30.8 miles
- Hamworthy Railway Station 2.8 miles
- Poole Railway Station 3.1 miles
- Poole Bus Station 3.2 miles
Hotels near Broadstone Ad
- Rnli College 3.2 miles
- 1777. at the Albion 2.6 miles
- The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant 2.6 miles
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Poole 4 3.4 miles
- The Bridge House 3 3.9 miles
- Washington House Hotel 4 5.6 miles
- The Hedley Townhouse 3 5.8 miles
- Applewood Hotel 3 5.7 miles
- Derby Manor 4 6.7 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Poole 3 3.3 miles
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 miles
- Poole Harbour Harbour 4.3 miles
- Bournemouth International Centre Theatre 6 miles
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum Museum 6.8 miles
- Tarrant Abbey Historic site 6.9 miles
- Studland Beach Beach 7.1 miles
- Dean Court Stadium 7.2 miles
- Crichel House Estate 7.2 miles
- Purbeck Hills Hill 10.4 miles
- Bindon Abbey Estate 10.5 miles
- Bindon Abbey Historic site 10.9 miles
- Christchurch Harbour Harbour 11 miles