Castle Lane West is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH9 3LD 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, BH9 3LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH9 3LA, BH9 3HD, BH8 0FA, BH9 3ET, BH9 3LW, BH8 0EQ, BH9 3LE, BH8 9SL, BH9 3PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH9 3LD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 50.1% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 45.7% | 49.9% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 | 31.9% | 32.3% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 47.2% | 3.2% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 12.9% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 5.9% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.8% | 46.2% | 9.4% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 35.4% | -5.8% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 13.4% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 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 | 25.9% | 16.9% | -9.0% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 5.6% | -11.6% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 16.9% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 6.3% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 21.9% | 10.7% | 16.9% | 5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 30.5% | 13.7% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 7.3% | 2% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.4% 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% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 7.6% | 2.3% | -5.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 89% | 80.4% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -1.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 78.8% 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 | 87.3% | 78.8% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 5.3% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 9.8% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 79.4% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 15.2% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 0.8% | -5.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 1.3% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Lane West was 164.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.2% higher than the Muscliff & Strouden Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Castle Lane West has the 7th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Muscliff & Strouden Park and the 149th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 84.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 214.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 205 Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-07-05 | £413,542 |
| 203 Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £399,950 | 2023-12-06 | £402,970 |
| 217 Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-10-10 | £257,140 |
| 219 Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-04-29 | £281,810 |
| 193 Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2022-02-16 | £402,762 |
BH9 3LD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muscliff Primary School Broadway Lane , Throop BH8 0AB | 3out of 4 | 673 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 | 820 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Epiphany School Shillingstone Drive , Muscliff BH9 3PE | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Infant Academy East Way , BH8 9PU | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Academy East Way , BH8 9PU | 4out of 4 | 983 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 828 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 869 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 2,466 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 2,577 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | 2out of 4 | 3,218 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 3,266 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 3,937 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 | 2,258 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Wing College 126 Richmond Park Road , BH8 8TH | - not rated | 2,274 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot House School 8 Firs Glen Road , Winton BH9 2LR | - not rated | 2,527 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 2,535 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's School 15 Stokewood Road , BH3 7NA | - not rated | 2,773 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Grill | 90 Castle Lane West | 690 yd | |
| St Paul's Cafe | St Paul's Church, Landford Way | 801 yd | |
| St Francis of Assisi Church | St Francis Of Assisi Church, Charminster Road | 825 yd | |
| Holy Epiphany Church Hall | Church Of The Holy Epiphany, 48 Castle Lane West | 918 yd | |
| Bully's Cafe | 27 Castle Lane West | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Electric Sports and Social Club Ltd | Broadway Lane | 273 yd | |
| The Broadway | 241 Castle Lane West | 299 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bento | 243 Castle Lane West | 299 yd | |
| Susan Chinese Takeaway | 577 Charminster Road | 441 yd | |
| West Way Fisheries | 569 Charminster Road | 570 yd | |
| NAZ Indian Takeaway | 72 Castle Lane West | 690 yd | |
| Noor Takeaway | 50 Castle Lane West | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 Tolpuddle Gardens | 674 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway Park BROADWAY LANE | grass pitches | 80 yd |
| Muscliffe Park SHILLINGSTONE DRIVE | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| Bournemouth School For Girls CASTLE GATE CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 703 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 | 781 yd |
| Moordown Recreation Ground Endfield Road | tennis courts | 1,036 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 | 58.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.