BH6 3AL is a sought-after residential area on Horsa Road, 0.4km from Southbourne in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within East Southbourne & Tuckton ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
For serious buyers, BH6 3AL is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £660k, down 26.4% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for BH6 3AL are sourced from Output Area E00077345 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HORSA ROAD, BH6 3AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORSA ROAD, BH6 3AL.
294
45
£ 48,800 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH6 3AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. BH6 3AL's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership, and £660k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £660k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 26.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH6 3AL. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 163,250
2 sales · Mean £ 163,250
Detached
£ 620,000
9 sales · Mean £ 601,893
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH6 3AL has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School
Stourfield Infant School
Stourfield Junior School
Twynham School
St Katharine's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Belle Vue Stores0.5 km
- C&M Chemists0.6 km
- The Southern Co-op0.5 km
- More the Merrier1.0 km
- Abel's Cakery0.7 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Bed and Breakfast by the Beach0.5 km
- Cherry Tree House0.3 km
- Cliff House Hotel0.6 km
- Commodore Hotel0.4 km
- Shoreline Hotel1.0 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Spyglass and Kettle0.9 km
- Pokesdown & Southbourne Ex-Servicemens Club1.0 km
- The Athelstan Arms0.4 km
- Michelle White Catering at Southbourne Bowls Club0.2 km
- Riverside Inn0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Brown Dog Coffee0.5 km
- Cork and Lobster0.5 km
- Restaurant Roots0.5 km
- SoBo Beach0.9 km
- The Schooner0.6 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chick King0.5 km
- Ricky's0.5 km
- The Indian Ocean0.6 km
- Sakib Spice0.6 km
- The Fry-Inn0.6 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Christchurch1.7 km
- Pokesdown2.0 km
- Bournemouth4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Belle Vue Crescent0.4 km
- New Church0.4 km
- Athelstan Road0.4 km
- Belle Vue Crescent0.4 km
- New Church0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BH63AL · Data under Open Government Licence