Castle Lane West is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH8 9TS is located in the Muscliff & Strouden Park 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 West, Bournemouth, BH8 9TS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH8 0JA, BH8 9UG, BH8 9LW, BH8 0JJ, BH8 9JJ, BH8 0JB, BH8 0HR, BH8 0JQ, BH8 9LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH8 9TS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 51.6% | -2.7% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 45.7% | 48.4% | 2.7% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 32.9% | 30.6% | -2.3% | 37.9% | -7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.5% | 43.2% | 4.7% | 44.2% | -1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 14.8% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 13.9% | 7% | -6.9% | 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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.4% | 34.7% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -13.7% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 33.2% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 21.9% | 21.5% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 8.8% |
| Bad health | 10.8% | 9.1% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 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 | 34.2% | 25.9% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.3% | 8.8% | -11.5% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 17.5% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.7% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 14% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 23.2% | 11.5% | 33.8% | -10.6% |
| Other | 7.4% | 4.8% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96% | 83.1% | -12.9% | 81.4% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 83% 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 | 91% | 83% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 5.8% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 83% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 2.2% | -3.2% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20% | 13.5% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Lane West was 27.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.0% lower than the Muscliff & Strouden Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Castle Lane West has the 14th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Muscliff & Strouden Park and the 311th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.2%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 653 Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £298,500 | 2023-09-25 | £301,652 |
| 661 Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-10-24 | £302,059 |
| 641 Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £431,500 | 2020-12-11 | £475,261 |
| 643 Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2020-06-26 | £302,083 |
| 641 Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2018-11-16 | £476,294 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewell Academy Bournemouth Jewell Road , Townsend BH8 0LT | 4out of 4 | 499 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonwood Primary School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NB | - not rated | 1,516 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Infant Academy East Way , BH8 9PU | 3out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Muscliff Primary School Broadway Lane , Throop BH8 0AB | 3out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Academy East Way , BH8 9PU | 4out of 4 | 1,974 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 1,138 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 | 1,407 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | 1out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 1,840 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 4,250 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | 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 | 1,468 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | 2out of 4 | 3,161 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 4,097 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH | 3out of 4 | 4,558 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,401 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 1,780 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Wing College 126 Richmond Park Road , BH8 8TH | - not rated | 2,293 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Linwood School Alma Road , Winton BH9 1AJ | 4out of 4 | 2,992 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate School College Road , BH5 2DY | - not rated | 3,223 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townsend Community Association | Townsend Community Centre, Jewell Road | 455 yd | |
| Burger King | 741-743 Castle Lane East | 652 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Toby Carvery Cooper Dean, Castle Lane East | 652 yd | |
| Five Guys | Unit 8b, Castlepoint, Castle Lane West | 680 yd | |
| McDonalds | Castlepoint, Castle Lane West | 693 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooper Dean Harvester | Castle Lane West | 264 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee @ Spur End Service Station | 771 Castle Lane East | 652 yd | |
| Herbies | 466 Castle Lane West | 716 yd | |
| ShangPin | 496 Castle Lane West | 716 yd | |
| Balti Spice | 458 Castle Lane West | 789 yd | |
| Subway | 460 Castle Lane West | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens @ Spur End Service Station | 771 Castle Lane East | 652 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Castlepoint, Castle Lane West | 693 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Castlepoint, Castle Lane West | 956 yd | |
| B&M Store | Mallard Road Retail Park, Mallard Road | 989 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Mallard Road Retail Park, Mallard Road | 989 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Townsend Community Centre JEWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 459 yd |
| Littledown Centre LITTLEDOWN YOUTH CENTRE LITTLEDOWN YOUTH CENTRE CHASESIDE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 905 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.