West Way is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH9 3EE 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, Bournemouth, BH9 3EE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH9 3BU, BH9 3DS, BH8 9RF, BH9 3BX, BH9 3DR, BH8 9SH, BH8 9RE, BH9 3ED, BH9 3BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH9 3EE, 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Way was 12.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.4% lower than the Moordown average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
West Way has the 4th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Moordown and the 100th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 West Way, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £442,000 | 2017-11-10 | £537,536 |
| 14 West Way, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £366,500 | 2015-08-20 | £504,140 |
| 8 West Way, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2014-10-10 | £377,667 |
| 14 West Way, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £352,500 | 2007-08-30 | £561,834 |
| 10 West Way, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2001-09-04 | £539,392 |
BH9 3EE 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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 150 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Academy East Way , BH8 9PU | 4out of 4 | 357 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Infant Academy East Way , BH8 9PU | 3out of 4 | 448 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Bemister Road , Winton BH9 1LG | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School Vicarage Road , Moordown BH9 2SA | 3out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 381 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 2,074 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 2,181 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 | 3,049 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 3,206 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | 2out of 4 | 3,903 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linwood School Alma Road , Winton BH9 1AJ | 4out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Wing College 126 Richmond Park Road , BH8 8TH | - not rated | 1,623 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot House School 8 Firs Glen Road , Winton BH9 2LR | - not rated | 1,967 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's School 15 Stokewood Road , BH3 7NA | - not rated | 2,049 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 2,052 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 | 125 yd | |
| Gaja | 360 Charminster Road | 889 yd | |
| BH Vape | 368 Charminster Road | 889 yd | |
| Bates Restaurant | 350-352 Charminster Road | 889 yd | |
| Roxy's Bistro | 313 Charminster Road | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiveways | 423 Charminster Road | 676 yd | |
| The Broadway | 241 Castle Lane West | 734 yd | |
| Moordown Bowling Club | The Bob Davies Pavilion, Endfield Road | 813 yd | |
| Bournemouth Electric Sports and Social Club Ltd | Broadway Lane | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Way Fisheries | 569 Charminster Road | 170 yd | |
| Susan Chinese Takeaway | 577 Charminster Road | 298 yd | |
| Bento | 243 Castle Lane West | 734 yd | |
| Five Ways Chinese Take Away | 366A Charminster Road | 889 yd | |
| Curry Master | 311 Charminster Road | 992 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 | 544 yd |
| Bournemouth School For Girls CASTLE GATE CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 701 yd |
| Moordown Recreation Ground Endfield Road | tennis courts | 764 yd |
| Broadway Park BROADWAY LANE | grass pitches | 776 yd |
| Strouden Playing Fields STROUDEN PARK PLAYING FIELDS STROUDEN PARK PLAYING FIELDS HOWARD ROAD | grass pitches | 878 yd |
| The Bishop Of Winchester Academy MALLARD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 954 yd |
| Moordown Community Centre CORONATION AVENUE | 1,000 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 | 78.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.