BH6 is a postcode district in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West, covering 526 active and 181 retired postcodes.
The largest share of BH6 (31%) is characterised by a suburban area with older residents still working, typically homeowners, alongside a peaceful suburb where most residents are approaching or in retirement (20%). A further 16% of the district is made up of a retirement-heavy area, often including sheltered housing or care homes. This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes BH6 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in BH6 are around £431k, down 1.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BH6 at 165 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 46 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BH6 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
BH6 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BH6 postcode area.
22,798
46
£ 39,867 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BH6's 69% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £431k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
St Katharine's Church of England Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School
Stourfield Infant School
Stourfield Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Alexander Lodge
- Beach Lodge Guest House
- Bed and Breakfast by the Beach
- Cherry Tree House
- Cliff House Hotel
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Drop The Anchor Tap
- Baffi
- Bake House
- Beach House
- Beccafico
- + 24 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- All India Takeaway
- Chick King
- Den's Fish & Chip Shop
- Golden Oryza Oriental Cuisine & Takeaway
- Harmony
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Iford Bridge Tavern
- Ludo Lounge Cafe/Bar
- Michelle White Catering at Southbourne Bowls Club
- Pokesdown & Southbourne Ex-Servicemens Club
- Riverside Inn
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's
- Tesco
- Tesco
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Co-op
- Bacon & Cheese
- C&M Chemists
- CAO Cacao
- Carbery Food & Wine Store
- + 26 more
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Area Profile: BH6 · Data under Open Government Licence