Castle Way Bournemouth
24 addresses across 1 postcode (BH8), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3700023.
- Energy: 18 homes have an energy certificate (C: 17, D: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole costs £2,436 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Pokesdown, about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 120 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 12 m above sea level.
- Noise: 22 of its 24 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Woodlea House Surgery, about 200 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 410 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 42% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 249 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
18 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 57 m². Most common: Flat (14); House, semi-detached (4). Built: 2009 (11); 2007-2011 (4); 2003-2006 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (4); rented (social) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (13 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in 2026-27: Band D £2,436 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,624 | £1,894 | £2,165 | £2,436 | £2,977 | £3,518 | £4,059 | £4,871 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (35% of about 710 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 12 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH8 9TA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Pokesdown 377,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Bournemouth 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Christchurch 484,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Castlepoint Strouden | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Boscombe | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Cranmer Road Car Park | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 93.1 km (58 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Woodlea House Surgery | 200 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Castle Lane Pharmacy | 230 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smile Stories | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Bournemouth Hospital Cap | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Winton Police Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest M&S ATM | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.4 ha | 120 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,490 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,060 m² | 190 m |
| Allotments | Longbarrow Allotments 3.2 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 9.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Wimborne Road Cemetery, Bournemouth, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wimborne Road Cemetery, Bournemouth | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Berry Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| The Arboretum | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Honeycombe Chine | Valley | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) south |
| Boscombe Pier East | Beach | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south |
| Coward's Marsh | Wetland | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) east |
| Coy Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.8 km (3 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 24 | 24 |
22 of the street's 24 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: see them on the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 390 m | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bournemouth School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bournemouth School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Queen's Park Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Queen's Park Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Muscliff Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Jewell Academy Bournemouth | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Epiphany School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Avonwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nandos BH8 9UU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Castle Convenience Ltd BH8 9UA | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2018 |
| Subway BH8 9UA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Shakers Takeaway BH8 9UA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Next Retail Limited BH8 9UY | Retailers - other | 160 m | Exempt | |
| Starbucks BH8 9UW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Sainsbury's BH8 9UW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 170 m | 4 Good | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Greggs PLC BH8 9UW | Retailers - other | 170 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| B&M Store BH8 9PE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 210 m | 5 Very good | 26 May 2021 |
| Costa Coffee BH8 9PE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited BH8 9PE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 210 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Herbies BH8 9UD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2025 |
| ShangPin BH8 9UD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Castle Lane Pharmacy BH8 9UD | Retailers - other | 230 m | Exempt | |
| Bradpole Road Post Office BH8 9UD | Retailers - other | 230 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 101 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Robbery | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Bicycle theft | 5 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hamblin Way (129); On or near Castle Way (57); On or near Shopping Area (27); On or near Tytherley Green (23); On or near Cattistock Road (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 42% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 22% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 46% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 20% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Postcodes on this street
- BH8 9TA: 24 addresses of 25 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Cattistock Road · Evershot Road · Tytherley Green · Bradpole Road · Castle Lane West · Castle Lane West · Braishfield Gardens · Castle Lane West · Mallard Road · Curlew Road · Castle Lane West · Craigmoor Avenue
All the streets in BH8 and across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.