Castle Lane West is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH8 9TT 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 9TT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH8 9AG, BH8 9TG, BH8 9SL, BH8 0EQ, BH8 9TU, BH8 9SU, BH8 0AL, BH8 9RH, BH8 0AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH8 9TT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 53.6% | 52.3% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 46.4% | 47.7% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 | 31.8% | 35.1% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 47.1% | 5.0% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 9.9% | -4.0% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 7.2% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 45% | 52.5% | 7.5% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 32% | 31% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 13% | 10.4% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 8% | 4.6% | -3.4% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 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 | 21.8% | 15.9% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 10.8% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 12.3% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.1% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 17.7% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 35.3% | 13.5% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95% | 86.7% | -8.3% | 81.4% | 5.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 81.6% 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 | 92.9% | 81.6% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 3% | 7.6% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 8.3% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 82% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 12.9% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Lane West was 23.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.7% lower than the Muscliff & Strouden Park average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Castle Lane West has the 11th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Muscliff & Strouden Park and the 262nd lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -92.3%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 244 Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-10-23 | £194,687 |
| 248 Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £424,000 | 2019-09-05 | £500,020 |
| 242A Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2019-08-30 | £169,024 |
| 242A Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2014-06-20 | £156,877 |
| 242 Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £121,500 | 2011-10-25 | £180,379 |
BH8 9TT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 114 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muscliff Primary School Broadway Lane , Throop BH8 0AB | 3out of 4 | 704 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Infant Academy East Way , BH8 9PU | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School, Malvern Road , Moordown BH9 3BY | 4out of 4 | 778 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Academy East Way , BH8 9PU | 4out of 4 | 821 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Epiphany School Shillingstone Drive , Muscliff BH9 3PE | 3out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 575 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 682 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 2,574 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 2,684 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 3,013 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | 2out of 4 | 3,243 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 3,797 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambian Wing College 126 Richmond Park Road , BH8 8TH | - not rated | 2,083 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Linwood School Alma Road , Winton BH9 1AJ | 4out of 4 | 2,152 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 2,298 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot House School 8 Firs Glen Road , Winton BH9 2LR | - not rated | 2,570 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's School 15 Stokewood Road , BH3 7NA | - not rated | 2,704 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Cafe | St Paul's Church, Landford Way | 571 yd | |
| St Francis of Assisi Church | St Francis Of Assisi Church, Charminster Road | 713 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee | Unit C8A, Castlepoint, Castle Lane West | 927 yd | |
| Turkish Grill | 90 Castle Lane West | 939 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | Waterstone's, Castlepoint, Castle Lane West | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Broadway | 241 Castle Lane West | 86 yd | |
| Bournemouth Electric Sports and Social Club Ltd | Broadway Lane | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bento | 243 Castle Lane West | 86 yd | |
| Susan Chinese Takeaway | 577 Charminster Road | 386 yd | |
| West Way Fisheries | 569 Charminster Road | 495 yd | |
| NAZ Indian Takeaway | 72 Castle Lane West | 939 yd | |
| Noor Takeaway | 50 Castle Lane West | 939 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 Tolpuddle Gardens | 898 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Castlepoint, Castle Lane West | 926 yd | |
| B&M Store | Mallard Road Retail Park, Mallard Road | 1,001 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Mallard Road Retail Park, Mallard Road | 1,001 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway Park BROADWAY LANE | grass pitches | 215 yd |
| Bournemouth School For Girls CASTLE GATE CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 450 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 | 551 yd |
| Muscliffe Park SHILLINGSTONE DRIVE | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| The Bishop Of Winchester Academy MALLARD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 915 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 | 72.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.