Castle Lane West is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH9 3LE 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 3LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH9 3JZ, BH9 3HP, BH9 3HR, BH9 3QA, BH9 3HW, BH9 3PZ, BH9 3PY, BH9 3HF, BH9 3HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH9 3LE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% 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 | 53.9% | 55.2% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 46.1% | 44.8% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
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 | 29.4% | 29.1% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 42.6% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 15.8% | 14.8% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 9.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 39.4% | 45.1% | 5.7% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 44.1% | 36.1% | -8.0% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 13% | 13.4% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 23.5% | 16.7% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 15.4% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 11.8% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 8.3% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 17.5% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 26.8% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -7.0% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.9% | 94.6% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 86.2% 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 | 93.3% | 86.2% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 6.9% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 85.3% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.6% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 2.5% | -3.0% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Lane West was 3.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.8% lower than the Muscliff & Strouden Park average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Castle Lane West has the lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Muscliff & Strouden Park and the 17th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 177 Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2025-02-28 | £393,795 |
| 187 Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2020-10-16 | £323,608 |
| 161 Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2020-10-07 | £435,197 |
| 169 Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2019-12-13 | £369,930 |
| 183 Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £233,500 | 2011-12-12 | £390,141 |
BH9 3LE 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Epiphany School Shillingstone Drive , Muscliff BH9 3PE | 3out of 4 | 752 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Muscliff Primary School Broadway Lane , Throop BH8 0AB | 3out of 4 | 788 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 | 832 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Academy East Way , BH8 9PU | 4out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Infant Academy East Way , BH8 9PU | 3out of 4 | 1,092 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 | 993 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 2,323 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 2,434 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 | 3,292 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 3,464 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 3,988 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 | 2,286 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Wing College 126 Richmond Park Road , BH8 8TH | - not rated | 2,381 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot House School 8 Firs Glen Road , Winton BH9 2LR | - not rated | 2,431 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 2,693 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's School 15 Stokewood Road , BH3 7NA | - not rated | 2,766 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 | 486 yd | |
| Holy Epiphany Church Hall | Church Of The Holy Epiphany, 48 Castle Lane West | 714 yd | |
| Bully's Cafe | 27 Castle Lane West | 824 yd | |
| St Francis of Assisi Church | St Francis Of Assisi Church, Charminster Road | 891 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Pizza Hut, Westover Retail Park, Castle Lane West | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Electric Sports and Social Club Ltd | Broadway Lane | 452 yd | |
| The Broadway | 241 Castle Lane West | 506 yd | |
| Moordown Bowling Club | The Bob Davies Pavilion, Endfield Road | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAZ Indian Takeaway | 72 Castle Lane West | 486 yd | |
| Noor Takeaway | 50 Castle Lane West | 486 yd | |
| Bento | 243 Castle Lane West | 506 yd | |
| Susan Chinese Takeaway | 577 Charminster Road | 509 yd | |
| West Way Fisheries | 569 Charminster Road | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 Tolpuddle Gardens | 581 yd | |
| Co-op | 967-975 Wimborne Road | 1,033 yd | |
| Biltong & Bangers | 934 Wimborne Road | 1,080 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway Park BROADWAY LANE | grass pitches | 280 yd |
| Muscliffe Park SHILLINGSTONE DRIVE | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| Bournemouth School For Girls CASTLE GATE CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 894 yd |
| Moordown Recreation Ground Endfield Road | tennis courts | 909 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 | 944 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 | 40.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.