West Way Close is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH9 3DR is located in the Moordown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about West Way Close, Bournemouth, BH9 3DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH9 3DS, BH9 3DP, BH8 9RE, BH9 3DL, BH9 3EE, BH9 3BT, BH9 3BY, BH9 3BX, BH9 3DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH9 3DR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.4% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50% | 48.6% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 BH9 3DR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.9% 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 | 30.1% | 26.6% | -3.5% | 37.9% | -11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.3% | 55.9% | 1.6% | 44.2% | 11.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 8.7% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 4.9% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 52.1% | 50.2% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 36.3% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 12.1% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.8% | 14.4% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 11.7% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 15.5% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 8% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 11.7% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.1% | 37.1% | 2.0% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.5% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.2% 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% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 4.6% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 95.1% | 81.2% | -13.9% | 81.4% | -0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 82.2% 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 | 91.7% | 82.2% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 7.8% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 91.4% | 82.7% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.7% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 1.2% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Way Close was 197.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 274.3% higher than the Moordown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West Way Close has the 6th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Moordown and the 119th highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 West Way Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2020-07-16 | £211,761 |
| 4 West Way Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £311,000 | 2017-03-31 | £376,277 |
| 6 West Way Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2016-08-05 | £415,947 |
| 8 West Way Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2015-08-27 | £419,845 |
| 6 West Way Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2011-12-16 | £388,551 |
BH9 3DR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
BH9 3DR 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.
| Retired | 75 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School, Malvern Road , Moordown BH9 3BY | 3out of 4 | 211 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Junior School East Way , BH8 9PU | - not rated | 236 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Academy East Way , BH8 9PU | - not rated | 236 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Park Infant School East Way , BH8 9PU | - not rated | 357 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Infant Academy East Way , BH8 9PU | 3out of 4 | 357 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | - not rated | 4,916 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Primary School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 5,117 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderney Middle School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 5,288 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | - not rated | 317 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 317 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | - not rated | 792 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 792 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Summerbee Comprehensive School Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Arts Institute At Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 2,826 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , BH1 1PA | 3out of 4 | 3,084 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School , Hurn BH23 6DF | - not rated | 3,998 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | - not rated | 3,998 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewlish House School 32 Howard Road , BH8 9EA | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhouse Education 86 Broadway Lane , | - not rated | 1,363 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Linwood School Alma Road , Winton BH9 1AJ | - not rated | 1,395 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Wing College 126 Richmond Park Road , BH8 8TH | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 1,923 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 Francis of Assisi Church | St Francis Of Assisi Church, Charminster Road | 145 yd | |
| Gaja | 360 Charminster Road | 822 yd | |
| BH Vape | 368 Charminster Road | 822 yd | |
| Bates Restaurant | 350-352 Charminster Road | 822 yd | |
| Roxy's Bistro | 313 Charminster Road | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiveways | 423 Charminster Road | 606 yd | |
| Moordown Bowling Club | The Bob Davies Pavilion, Endfield Road | 763 yd | |
| The Broadway | 241 Castle Lane West | 836 yd | |
| Bournemouth Electric Sports and Social Club Ltd | Broadway Lane | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Way Fisheries | 569 Charminster Road | 268 yd | |
| Susan Chinese Takeaway | 577 Charminster Road | 393 yd | |
| Five Ways Chinese Take Away | 366A Charminster Road | 822 yd | |
| Bento | 243 Castle Lane West | 836 yd | |
| Curry Master | 311 Charminster Road | 913 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 621 yd |
| Moordown Recreation Ground Endfield Road | tennis courts | 726 yd |
| Bournemouth School For Girls CASTLE GATE CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 792 yd |
| Broadway Park BROADWAY LANE | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Strouden Playing Fields STROUDEN PARK PLAYING FIELDS STROUDEN PARK PLAYING FIELDS HOWARD ROAD | grass pitches | 899 yd |
| Moordown Community Centre CORONATION AVENUE | 940 yd | |
| The Bishop Of Winchester Academy MALLARD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,013 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.