Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

TUCKTON GARDENS, BH6 3BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TUCKTON GARDENS, BH6 3BN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

308

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 48,800 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH6 3BN 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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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

BH6 3BN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 97% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

BH6 3BN is a sought-after residential area on Tuckton Gardens, 0.5km 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 3BN offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 97% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 3BN are sourced from Output Area E00077342 (shared with 6 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 3BN. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BH6 3BN has low crime rates — 25 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.

Anti-social behaviour59
Violence and sexual offences31
Burglary8
Vehicle crime8
Public order6

school Local Schools

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St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School

Good1973 pupils0.7 km
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Stourfield Infant School

Requires Improvement338 pupils1.0 km
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Stourfield Junior School

Good472 pupils1.1 km
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Twynham School

Outstanding1820 pupils1.3 km
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Christchurch Learning Centre

Good16 pupils1.4 km
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The Priory Church of England Primary School

Good206 pupils1.5 km
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Christchurch Junior School

Good490 pupils1.5 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

13 nearby
  • Belle Vue Stores0.7 km
  • C&M Chemists0.9 km
  • The Southern Co-op0.7 km
  • More the Merrier1.0 km
  • Abel's Cakery0.9 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Bed and Breakfast by the Beach0.8 km
  • Cherry Tree House0.5 km
  • Cliff House Hotel0.8 km
  • Commodore Hotel0.7 km
  • The Bristowe0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Brown Dog Coffee0.7 km
  • Cork and Lobster0.7 km
  • Restaurant Roots0.7 km
  • The Schooner0.8 km
  • Flat White Cafe0.3 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Chick King0.7 km
  • Ricky's0.7 km
  • The Indian Ocean0.8 km
  • New Hong Kong Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
  • Sakib Spice0.4 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Pokesdown & Southbourne Ex-Servicemens Club0.9 km
  • The Athelstan Arms0.2 km
  • Michelle White Catering at Southbourne Bowls Club0.5 km
  • Riverside Inn0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Christchurch1.5 km
  • Pokesdown2.0 km
  • Bournemouth4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • New Church0.1 km
  • Athelstan Road0.1 km
  • Athelstan Road0.2 km
  • New Church0.2 km
  • Tuckton Shops0.3 km