East Howe Lane is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH10 5HX is located in the Redhill & Northbourne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about East Howe Lane, Bournemouth, BH10 5HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH10 5HN, BH10 5HE, BH10 5HU, BH10 5JZ, BH10 5EP, BH10 5HY, BH11 8DE, BH10 5JE, BH11 8DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH10 5HX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 49.8% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 51.8% | 50.2% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26% | 30.5% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 50% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 10.3% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 8% | 5.6% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.9% | 50.1% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 33.9% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 11.5% | -5.2% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.1% | 18.9% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.8% | 12.3% | -9.5% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 19.2% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.4% | 9.6% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 18.2% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 16.9% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -16.9% |
| Other | 5% | 5% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.2% | 91.6% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 10.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 89.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.5% | 89.3% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 6.7% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 89.1% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.4% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 0.5% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.9% | 37.2% | 12.7% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Howe Lane was 101.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.2% higher than the Kinson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
East Howe Lane has the 12th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Kinson and the 299th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9B East Howe Lane, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2025-06-27 | £143,434 |
| 9C East Howe Lane, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2021-09-02 | £177,141 |
| 9 East Howe Lane, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Other, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2020-08-28 | £64,281 |
| 9B East Howe Lane, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2018-12-22 | £144,346 |
| 9A East Howe Lane, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2018-06-29 | £153,031 |
BH10 5HX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsleigh Primary School Hadow Road , Kinson BH10 5HT | 3out of 4 | 468 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kinson Academy School Lane , Kinson BH11 9DG | 1out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Academy Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JN | 4out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathlands Primary Academy Springwater Road , BH11 8HB | 2out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Primary School Hill View Road , Ensbury Park BH10 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 368 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Academy Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ | 2out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 1,651 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| LeAF Studio Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JW | 3out of 4 | 1,700 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndown Middle School Peter Grant Way , BH22 9UP | - not rated | 5,239 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 5,004 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth University Poole House , Talbot Campus BH12 5BB | - not rated | 2,002 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts University Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 2,140 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN | 3out of 4 | 2,219 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot House School 8 Firs Glen Road , Winton BH9 2LR | - not rated | 2,333 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lion Works School 543 Wallisdown Road , Poole BH12 5AD | - not rated | 2,370 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Brown Youth Centre | Henry Brown Youth Centre, Cunningham Crescent | 799 yd | |
| West Howe Community Enterprises | Henry Brown Youth Centre, Cunningham Crescent | 799 yd | |
| The Piers | 166 Columbia Road | 849 yd | |
| West Howe Community Enterprises | St Philips Church Centre, Moore Avenue | 882 yd | |
| Like Mum Makes | 2 Wonderholme Parade, Kinson Road | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot Rise Club | 264 Columbia Road | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chips Ahoy | 3 East Howe Lane | 2 yd | |
| FOODAHOLICS | 289b Kinson Road | 169 yd | |
| Taste of Bengal | 2 Cunningham Crescent | 799 yd | |
| Marmaris Grill & Pizza House | 4 Wonderholme Parade, Kinson Road | 924 yd | |
| Wonderfrys | 3 Wonderholme Parade, Kinson Road | 924 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Bourne Academy HADOW ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 325 yd |
| Kinson Swimming Pool (Closed) 2-4 2-4 South Kinson Drive | swimming pool | 336 yd |
| Kingsleigh Primary School HADOW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 394 yd |
| Fernheath Playing Fields VERNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 964 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.2% |
| 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 | 65.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 187.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.