West Way is in Broadstone and in Poole district. BH18 9LG 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 West Way, Broadstone, BH18 9LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH18 9NS, BH18 9LE, BH18 9NT, BH18 9WH, BH18 9LF, BH18 9LQ, BH18 9ND, BH18 9WJ, BH18 9GS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH18 9LG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 53.9% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 48.7% | 46.1% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 9LG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.6% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.8% | 22.7% | -4.1% | 37.9% | -15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.9% | 63.6% | 1.7% | 44.2% | 19.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (92.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.9% | 56.4% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 8.0% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 36.4% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 6.6% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 9LG this area, 7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.4% | 7% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 9.3% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.7% | 15.6% | -6.1% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 5.9% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 18.1% | 1.7% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.1% | 42.6% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 8.8% |
| Other | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.5% | 87.9% | -6.6% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 88.4% 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 | 92.1% | 88.4% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 88.4% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.6% | 76.7% | 16.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Way was 5.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.5% lower than the Broadstone average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
West Way has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Broadstone and the 24th 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 -67.7%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 183 West Way, Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2021-06-29 | £578,903 |
| 187 West Way, Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2019-07-12 | £505,972 |
| 175 West Way, Broadstone, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2018-04-13 | £616,783 |
| 185 West Way, Broadstone, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2011-02-14 | £551,227 |
| 177 West Way, Broadstone, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £399,950 | 2007-08-10 | £617,670 |
BH18 9LG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BH18 9LG 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springdale First School Springdale Road , BH18 9BW | - not rated | 776 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springdale First School Springdale Road , BH18 9BW | - not rated | 776 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillbourne Community First School and Nursery Kitchener Crescent , Waterloo BH17 7HX | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillbourne Primary School Kitchener Crescent , BH17 7HX | - not rated | 1,354 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillbourne Primary School Kitchener Crescent , BH17 7HX | - not rated | 1,354 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillbourne Community Middle School Kitchener Crescent , Waterloo BH17 7HX | - not rated | 1,196 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymoor Junior School Ashdown Close , Canford Heath BH17 8WG | - not rated | 3,264 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale County Middle School Wimborne Road , BH15 3DL | - not rated | 3,626 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Turlin Moor Community Middle School Turlin Road , BH16 5AH | - not rated | 3,701 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turlin Moor Community School Turlin Road , Turlin Moor BH16 5AH | - not rated | 3,708 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corfe Hills School Higher Blandford Road , BH18 9BG | - not rated | 1,833 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Corfe Hills School Higher Blandford Road , BH18 9BG | 3out of 4 | 1,833 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | - not rated | 1,995 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | - not rated | 1,995 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Poole Grammar School Gravel Hill , BH17 9JU | - not rated | 2,198 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE | - not rated | 2,147 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE | 3out of 4 | 2,147 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lockyer's Middle School Blandford Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3HQ | - not rated | 3,129 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lockyer's Middle School Blandford Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 3,129 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bournemouth and Poole College North Road , BH14 0LS | - not rated | 5,119 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montacute School 3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG | - not rated | 2,172 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montacute School 3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG | 3out of 4 | 2,172 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrells Preparatory School Yarrells House , Upton BH16 5EU | - not rated | 2,740 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee Academy Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 3,157 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | - not rated | 3,157 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 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% |
| 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 | 77.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.