BH6 3AP is a sought-after residential area on Westfield Road, 0.4km from Southbourne in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within East Southbourne & Tuckton ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BH6, BH6 3AP offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 88% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £576k, up 4.9% 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 3AP are sourced from Output Area E00077340 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTFIELD ROAD, BH6 3AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTFIELD ROAD, BH6 3AP.
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£ 48,800 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH6 3AP 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
BH6 3AP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £576k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £576k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 4.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH6 3AP. The average age is 44.0. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 496,000
5 sales · Mean £ 511,690
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH6 3AP has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. 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
Christchurch Learning Centre
The Priory Church of England Primary School
Christchurch Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Belle Vue Stores0.6 km
- C&M Chemists0.8 km
- The Southern Co-op0.6 km
- Abel's Cakery0.8 km
- Carbery Food & Wine Store1.0 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Bed and Breakfast by the Beach0.6 km
- Cherry Tree House0.4 km
- Cliff House Hotel0.8 km
- Commodore Hotel0.6 km
- The Bristowe0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Spyglass and Kettle1.0 km
- The Athelstan Arms0.3 km
- Michelle White Catering at Southbourne Bowls Club0.3 km
- Riverside Inn0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Brown Dog Coffee0.6 km
- Cork and Lobster0.6 km
- Restaurant Roots0.6 km
- SoBo Beach0.9 km
- The Schooner0.7 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Chick King0.6 km
- Ricky's0.6 km
- The Indian Ocean0.7 km
- Sakib Spice0.4 km
- The Fry-Inn0.4 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Christchurch1.5 km
- Pokesdown2.0 km
- Bournemouth4.7 km
Bus Stops
- New Church0.2 km
- New Church0.3 km
- Athelstan Road0.3 km
- Belle Vue Crescent0.3 km
- Tuckton Shops0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH63AP · Data under Open Government Licence