West Way, Bournemouth, BH9 3DS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH9 3DS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.8% 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	47%	55.8%	8.8%	51.0%	4.8%
Male	53%	44.2%	-8.8%	49.0%	-4.8%

Partnership Status

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	36.2%	33.5%	-2.7%	37.9%	-4.4%
Married: Opposite sex	42.8%	44.6%	1.8%	44.2%	0.4%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	3.1%	3.3%	0.2%	2.2%	1.1%
Divorced	8.6%	10.4%	1.8%	9.1%	1.3%
Widowed	9.3%	7.4%	-1.9%	6.1%	1.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	43.6%	50.3%	6.7%	48.4%	1.9%
Good health	37.9%	30.9%	-7.0%	33.6%	-2.7%
Fair health	12.8%	15.2%	2.4%	12.7%	2.5%
Bad health	4%	2.7%	-1.3%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	1.7%	0.9%	-0.8%	1.2%	-0.3%

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	18.7%	18.7%	0.0%	18.2%	0.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.1%	12.3%	-4.8%	9.6%	2.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21%	17.5%	-3.5%	13.4%	4.1%
Apprenticeship	3.9%	4.9%	1.0%	5.3%	-0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.5%	18.7%	6.2%	16.9%	1.8%
Degree or Similar	21%	25.4%	4.4%	33.8%	-8.4%
Other	5.8%	2.6%	-3.2%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.1%	-0.8%
Chinese	2.3%	0.6%	-1.7%	0.7%	-0.1%
Indian	1%	1.5%	0.5%	3.1%	-1.6%
Other Asian	3.7%	2.8%	-0.9%	1.6%	1.2%
Black African	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	2.2%	1.2%	0.8%	1.4%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	2.2%	1.9%	0.4%	1.8%
Mixed Other	0.7%	0.6%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	87.2%	85.2%	-2.0%	81.4%	3.8%
Arab	2%	2.5%	0.5%	0.6%	1.9%
Other	0.3%	1.9%	1.6%	1.6%	0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 82.9% 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	84.9%	82.9%	-2.0%	83.2%	-0.3%
European Union	2.7%	7%	4.3%	6.1%	0.9%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Africa	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	9.7%	5.5%	-4.2%	5.6%	-0.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2%	2.1%	0.1%	1.3%	0.8%
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	84.2%	82.9%	-1.3%	83.2%	-0.3%
10+ Years	1%	10.4%	9.4%	9.8%	0.6%
5-10 Years	4.4%	4%	-0.4%	2.9%	1.1%
2-5 Years	4.7%	0.9%	-3.8%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	5.7%	1.8%	-3.9%	1.9%	-0.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.7%	76.7%	1.0%
France	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Italy	2.1%	0.6%	1.5%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Lithuania	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Poland	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
Romania	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Other EU countries	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%
Turkey	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
South-East Asia	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
Central and South America	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
No passport held	10.7%	13.5%	-2.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.6%	37.2%	0.4%
Christian	52.3%	46.2%	6.1%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	3.1%	6.5%	-3.4%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	5.8%	6.0%	-0.2%

Safety

Is West Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Way was 12.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.1% lower than the Moordown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

West Way has the 7th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Moordown and the 110th lowest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -94.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£51,600

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in BH9 3DS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 5/10 (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) - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 5/10 (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 West Way are based on 169 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 West Way, Bournemouth, BH9 3DS

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH9 3DS

Average Price
£385,118

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£385,118

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for West Way

Average Price
£484,840

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£483,991

Detached
£490,237

Flats/Maisonettes
£188,263

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on West WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
13 West Way, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building	£335,000	2025-02-20	£329,180
17 West Way, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building	£395,000	2023-10-06	£377,881
7 West Way, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building	£395,000	2021-03-29	£433,303
7 West Way, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building	£282,500	2013-05-15	£449,319
11 West Way, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2007-11-16	£363,819

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH9 3DS

Employment

BH9 3DS 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	84
Retired	66
Part-Time Employee	48
Self-Employed	31
Student (economically inactive)	11
Unemployed	9
Looking after home or family	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Financial and insurance activities	16
Construction	13
Transport and storage	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Other	11
Manufacturing	11
Information and communication	10
Education	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Administrative and support service activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	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	216 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Queen's Park Junior School East Way , BH8 9PU	- not rated	241 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Queen's Park Academy East Way , BH8 9PU	- not rated	241 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Queens Park Infant School East Way , BH8 9PU	- not rated	348 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Queen's Park Infant Academy East Way , BH8 9PU	3out of 4	348 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	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	4,947 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Manorside Primary School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG	- not rated	5,141 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Alderney Middle School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG	- not rated	5,312 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY	- not rated	298 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY	4out of 4	298 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ	- not rated	760 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ	4out of 4	760 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Summerbee Comprehensive School Mallard Road , BH8 9PW	- not rated	1,014 yd	Community school	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	2,857 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	3,122 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkfield School , Hurn BH23 6DF	- not rated	3,957 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF	- not rated	3,957 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dewlish House School 32 Howard Road , BH8 9EA	- not rated	1,054 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Parkhouse Education 86 Broadway Lane ,	- not rated	1,322 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Linwood School Alma Road , Winton BH9 1AJ	- not rated	1,435 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cambian Wing College 126 Richmond Park Road , BH8 8TH	- not rated	1,504 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ	- not rated	1,934 yd	Other independent 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
St Francis of Assisi Church	St Francis Of Assisi Church, Charminster Road	136 yd
Gaja	360 Charminster Road	854 yd
BH Vape	368 Charminster Road	854 yd
Bates Restaurant	350-352 Charminster Road	854 yd
Roxy's Bistro	313 Charminster Road	949 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fiveways	423 Charminster Road	639 yd
Moordown Bowling Club	The Bob Davies Pavilion, Endfield Road	773 yd
The Broadway	241 Castle Lane West	795 yd
Bournemouth Electric Sports and Social Club Ltd	Broadway Lane	980 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
West Way Fisheries	569 Charminster Road	227 yd
Susan Chinese Takeaway	577 Charminster Road	352 yd
Bento	243 Castle Lane West	795 yd
Five Ways Chinese Take Away	366A Charminster Road	854 yd
Curry Master	311 Charminster Road	949 yd

Sport

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	596 yd
Moordown Recreation Ground Endfield Road	tennis courts	731 yd
Bournemouth School For Girls CASTLE GATE CLOSE	grass pitches, tennis courts	760 yd
Broadway Park BROADWAY LANE	grass pitches	831 yd
Strouden Playing Fields STROUDEN PARK PLAYING FIELDS STROUDEN PARK PLAYING FIELDS HOWARD ROAD	grass pitches	898 yd
Moordown Community Centre CORONATION AVENUE		955 yd
The Bishop Of Winchester Academy MALLARD ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	997 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

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	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	150 Mbit/s
Average download speed	166.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BH9 3DS