Castle Lane East is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH7 6ST is located in the Littledown & Iford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 6ST and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH7 6SJ, BH7 6SP, BH7 6SR, BH7 6SH, BH7 6AS, BH7 6EE, BH7 6SG, BH7 6SQ, BH6 5RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH7 6ST, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 52% | 52.8% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 48% | 47.2% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 | 31% | 32.6% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 47.6% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 5.3% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 11.8% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
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 | 50.5% | 46.2% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 28% | 36.8% | 8.8% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 16% | 11.3% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.1% | 19.9% | 1.8% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 7% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 13.4% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 4.8% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 18.3% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 33.9% | 2.3% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.7% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.5% | 88.2% | -7.3% | 81.4% | 6.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 84% 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 | 89% | 84% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 5% | 7.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 83.2% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 7.5% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 2.8% | -2.7% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 5.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Buddhist | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Lane East was 89.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.5% higher than the Littledown & Iford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Castle Lane East has the 8th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Littledown & Iford and the 339th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 Bridle Dene, 941 Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2020-11-19 | £240,210 |
| Flat 2 Bridle Dene, 941 Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £173,500 | 2015-01-29 | £221,964 |
| 947 Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2011-10-21 | £364,529 |
| Flat 1 Bridle Dene, 941 Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2011-07-01 | £209,826 |
| Flat 2 Bridle Dene, 941 Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2009-11-26 | £205,843 |
BH7 6ST area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BH7 6ST area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 64 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stourfield Junior School Stourvale Road , BH6 5JG | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourfield Infant School Cranleigh Road , Southbourne BH6 5JS | 4out of 4 | 839 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary Academy Pokesdown Hill , Christchurch Road BH7 6DW | 3out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonwood Primary School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NB | - not rated | 1,398 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jewell Academy Bournemouth Jewell Road , Townsend BH8 0LT | 4out of 4 | 1,851 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | 1out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF | 4out of 4 | 2,398 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 3,010 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 3,378 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 3,716 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH | 3out of 4 | 2,627 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | 2out of 4 | 4,505 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 4,863 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | 4out of 4 | 963 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Learning Centre 29 Stour Road , BH23 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,148 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate School College Road , BH5 2DY | - not rated | 2,342 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Connie Rothman Learning Centre 107/109 Belle Vue Road , Southbourne BH6 3DJ | - not rated | 2,593 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 2,686 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch Club @ Iford Baptist Church | Iford Baptist Church, Old Bridge Road | 243 yd | |
| Swanmore Bowling Club | Swanmore Pleasure Gardens, Swanmore Road | 663 yd | |
| Forest Spice | 1158 Christchurch Road | 694 yd | |
| Old Boys Motorcycle Workshop and Cafe | 1172-1180 Christchurch Road | 694 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 1142-1148 Christchurch Road | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iford Bridge Tavern | 2 Old Bridge Road | 243 yd | |
| The Cranleigh | 1 Clingan Road | 515 yd | |
| Stourvale Inn | 259 Barrack Road | 788 yd | |
| Kasbah Club | First Floor, 1098-1100 Christchurch Road | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Parade Fish & Chips | 3 Castle Parade | 62 yd | |
| Hong Kong Kitchen | 4 Castle Parade | 62 yd | |
| Iford Dixyland | 5 Castle Parade | 62 yd | |
| Iford Tandoori | 6 Castle Parade | 62 yd | |
| Eating Bar | 1157 Christchurch Road | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Petrol Barrack | 271 Barrack Road | 761 yd | |
| Tesco | Riverside Avenue | 789 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Tennis Facility BARRACK ROAD | tennis courts | 416 yd |
| St Peters Catholic School (Lower School) ST PETER'S PRIMARY SCHOOL ST PETER'S PRIMARY SCHOOL HOLDENHURST AVENUE | grass pitches | 560 yd |
| Swanmore Gardens Swanmore Road | tennis courts | 721 yd |
| Beaufort Community Centre BEAUFORT ROAD | 748 yd | |
| Village Gym (Bournemouth) DEANSLEIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 902 yd |
| Riverway Recreation Ground STOUR WAY | grass pitches | 1,058 yd |
| Tregonwell Academy PETERSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,065 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 | 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 | 73 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.