BH6 3AW is a sought-after residential area on Horsa Close, 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 3AW offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £262k. 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 3AW are sourced from Output Area E00077340 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HORSA CLOSE, BH6 3AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORSA CLOSE, BH6 3AW.
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44
£ 48,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH6 3AW 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BH6 3AW combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£262k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH6 3AW. 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
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 262,750
2 sales · Mean £ 262,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH6 3AW has low crime rates — 24 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
The Priory Church of England Primary School
Christchurch Learning Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Belle Vue Stores0.5 km
- C&M Chemists0.7 km
- The Southern Co-op0.5 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 Beach0.5 km
- Cherry Tree House0.3 km
- Cliff House Hotel0.7 km
- Commodore Hotel0.5 km
- The Bristowe0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Spyglass and Kettle0.9 km
- The Athelstan Arms0.4 km
- Michelle White Catering at Southbourne Bowls Club0.2 km
- Riverside Inn0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Brown Dog Coffee0.5 km
- Cork and Lobster0.5 km
- Restaurant Roots0.5 km
- SoBo Beach0.8 km
- The Schooner0.5 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Chick King0.5 km
- Ricky's0.5 km
- The Indian Ocean0.5 km
- Sakib Spice0.5 km
- The Fry-Inn0.5 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Christchurch1.7 km
- Pokesdown2.1 km
- Bournemouth4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Belle Vue Crescent0.3 km
- Belle Vue Crescent0.3 km
- Twynham Road0.3 km
- New Church0.4 km
- New Church0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BH63AW · Data under Open Government Licence