East Way, Bournemouth, BH8 9PS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH8 9PS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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	46.6%	47.2%	0.6%	51.0%	-3.8%
Male	53.4%	52.8%	-0.6%	49.0%	3.8%

Partnership Status

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 BH8 9PS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54% 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	29.9%	28.6%	-1.3%	37.9%	-9.3%
Married: Opposite sex	53.9%	54%	0.1%	44.2%	9.8%
Separated	0.8%	1.6%	0.8%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	9.4%	9.3%	-0.1%	9.1%	0.2%
Widowed	5.9%	6.5%	0.6%	6.1%	0.4%

Health

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 (86.4%) 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	44.4%	51.9%	7.5%	48.4%	3.5%
Good health	36%	34.5%	-1.5%	33.6%	0.9%
Fair health	12.9%	8.5%	-4.4%	12.7%	-4.2%
Bad health	5.8%	3.8%	-2.0%	4.0%	-0.2%
Very bad health	1%	1.3%	0.3%	1.2%	0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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	21.7%	16.1%	-5.6%	18.2%	-2.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	20.5%	11.6%	-8.9%	9.6%	2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.5%	18.1%	1.6%	13.4%	4.7%
Apprenticeship	5.1%	4.8%	-0.3%	5.3%	-0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.6%	15.3%	4.7%	16.9%	-1.6%
Degree or Similar	22%	31.7%	9.7%	33.8%	-2.1%
Other	3.5%	2.4%	-1.1%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.5% 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%	0.6%	-0.4%	0.7%	-0.1%
Indian	1.6%	5.7%	4.1%	3.1%	2.6%
Other Asian	1.3%	1%	-0.3%	1.6%	-0.6%
Black African	0%	1%	1.0%	2.5%	-1.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.4%	1.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.3%	2.2%	0.9%	0.9%	1.3%
Mixed Other	1%	1.6%	0.6%	0.8%	0.8%
White	91.6%	83.5%	-8.1%	81.4%	2.1%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Arab	2.3%	1.6%	-0.7%	0.6%	1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 80% 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%	80%	-12.0%	83.2%	-3.2%
European Union	4.2%	6%	1.8%	6.1%	-0.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
Africa	1.9%	4.1%	2.2%	2.7%	1.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.3%	6%	4.7%	5.6%	0.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	2.5%	2.2%	1.3%	1.2%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91%	79.5%	-11.5%	83.2%	-3.7%
10+ Years	0.3%	12.6%	12.3%	9.8%	2.8%
5-10 Years	0.3%	3.8%	3.5%	2.9%	0.9%
2-5 Years	3.5%	1.9%	-1.6%	2.2%	-0.3%
Less than 2 years	4.8%	2.2%	-2.6%	1.9%	0.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77%	76.7%	0.3%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Spain	1.3%	0.4%	0.9%
Poland	2.2%	1.3%	0.9%
Romania	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Other EU countries	1.3%	1.5%	-0.2%
North Africa	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Central and Western Africa	1%	0.3%	0.7%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central and South America	1.6%	0.2%	1.4%
No passport held	12.8%	13.5%	-0.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.5%	37.2%	1.3%
Christian	48.4%	46.2%	2.2%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	3.8%	1.7%	2.1%
Muslim	3.2%	6.5%	-3.3%
Not answered	5.7%	6.0%	-0.3%

Safety

Is East Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Way was 52.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.1% lower than the Muscliff & Strouden Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

East Way has the 24th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Muscliff & Strouden Park and the 562nd highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£41,800

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in BH8 9PS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on East Way are based on 21 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bournemouth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for East Way, Bournemouth, BH8 9PS

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH8 9PS

Average Price
£332,394

Semi-Detached
£327,327

Terraced
£339,150

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for East Way

Average Price
£318,460

Semi-Detached
£319,977

Terraced
£309,356

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on East WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
41 East Way, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building	£400,000	2026-01-29	£393,972
27 East Way, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2025-02-20	£323,247
13 East Way, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building	£307,000	2023-10-27	£295,689
35 East Way, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2022-12-16	£344,373
35A East Way, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building	£405,000	2022-12-05	£367,634

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH8 9PS

Employment

BH8 9PS 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	72
Retired	53
Part-Time Employee	38
Self-Employed	21
Looking after home or family	20
Student (economically inactive)	15
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Unemployed	8
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Human health and social work activities	21
Education	15
Transport and storage	13
Construction	11
Financial and insurance activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Manufacturing	8
Information and communication	8
Other	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Queens Park Infant School East Way , BH8 9PU	- not rated	538 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Queen's Park Infant Academy East Way , BH8 9PU	3out of 4	538 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Queen's Park Junior School East Way , BH8 9PU	- not rated	686 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Queen's Park Academy East Way , BH8 9PU	- not rated	686 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School, Malvern Road , Moordown BH9 3BY	3out of 4	1,032 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ	- not rated	212 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ	4out of 4	212 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Summerbee Comprehensive School Mallard Road , BH8 9PW	- not rated	225 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Bishop of Winchester Comprehensive School Mallard Road , BH8 9PW	- not rated	225 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW	3out of 4	225 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Arts Institute At Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH	- not rated	3,665 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , BH1 1PA	3out of 4	3,380 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkfield School , Hurn BH23 6DF	- not rated	3,521 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF	- not rated	3,521 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Parkhouse Education 86 Broadway Lane ,	- not rated	1,095 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dewlish House School 32 Howard Road , BH8 9EA	- not rated	1,168 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cambian Wing College 126 Richmond Park Road , BH8 8TH	- not rated	1,528 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ	- not rated	1,557 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Linwood School Alma Road , Winton BH9 1AJ	- not rated	1,910 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Costa Coffee	Unit A, Mallard Road Retail Park, Mallard Road	422 yd
St Paul's Cafe	St Paul's Church, Landford Way	426 yd
Starbucks Coffee	Unit C8A, Castlepoint, Castle Lane West	623 yd
St Francis of Assisi Church	St Francis Of Assisi Church, Charminster Road	717 yd
Caffe Nero	Waterstone's, Castlepoint, Castle Lane West	773 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Broadway	241 Castle Lane West	647 yd
Bournemouth Electric Sports and Social Club Ltd	Broadway Lane	858 yd
Fiveways	423 Charminster Road	1,042 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bento	243 Castle Lane West	647 yd
Balti Spice	458 Castle Lane West	677 yd
Subway	460 Castle Lane West	677 yd
West Way Fisheries	569 Charminster Road	730 yd
Susan Chinese Takeaway	577 Charminster Road	741 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
B&M Store	Mallard Road Retail Park, Mallard Road	422 yd
Aldi Stores Limited	Mallard Road Retail Park, Mallard Road	422 yd
Sainsbury's	Sainsbury's, Castlepoint, Castle Lane West	623 yd
Asda Stores Ltd	Castlepoint, Castle Lane West	1,024 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bournemouth School For Girls CASTLE GATE CLOSE	grass pitches, tennis courts	215 yd
Sir David English Sports Centre THE SIR DAVID ENGLISH SPORTS CENTRE THE SIR DAVID ENGLISH SPORTS CENTRE EAST WAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	235 yd
The Bishop Of Winchester Academy MALLARD ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	252 yd
Strouden Playing Fields STROUDEN PARK PLAYING FIELDS STROUDEN PARK PLAYING FIELDS HOWARD ROAD	grass pitches	520 yd
Broadway Park BROADWAY LANE	grass pitches	876 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.4%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	96.4%

Speed Aviability

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	3.6%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	130.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of BH8 9PS