Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

HORSA ROAD, BH6 3AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORSA ROAD, BH6 3AL.

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Population

294

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 48,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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8/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences21
Anti-social behaviour20
Vehicle crime7
Burglary5
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School

Good1973 pupils0.5 km
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Stourfield Infant School

Requires Improvement338 pupils1.1 km
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Stourfield Junior School

Good472 pupils1.2 km
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Twynham School

Outstanding1820 pupils1.4 km
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St Katharine's Church of England Primary School

Good438 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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