BH6 3BT is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Southbourne, West in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within West Southbourne ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup are likely to be married, and the numbers of households with children are above the group average. adults are more likely to be in the 25 to 44 age group, and older residents are also more prevalent than elsewhere in this group. the subgroup is less ethnically diverse than the group average, with slightly more white ethnic group members, and has more secular attitudes to religion than the group as a whole. residence in the social rented sector is very rare. households in this subgroup are more likely to own multiple cars than those assigned elsewhere in the group. students are relatively less common, although individuals are highly skilled and educated to degree standard. unemployment or part-time work is rare, and many individuals are employed in associate professional, technical, administrative or secretarial occupations. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BH6 3BT are sourced from Output Area E00077665 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BH6 3BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH6 3BT.
308
36
£ 47,200 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BH6 3BT — age 36, 34% ownership, 65% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH6 3BT. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH6 3BT has low crime rates — 33 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
Pokesdown Community Primary School
St James' Church of England Primary Academy
Stourfield Junior School
Stourfield Infant School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- C&M Chemists0.7 km
- Boscombe East News, Food & Wine0.9 km
- Cake Pop Stop0.9 km
- Cherry Bakeswell0.9 km
- Food On The Loose0.9 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Beach Lodge Guest House0.4 km
- Cliff House Hotel0.6 km
- Shoreline Hotel0.3 km
- The Bristowe0.7 km
- Alexander Lodge0.2 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Boscombe Cliff Bowling Club0.8 km
- Spyglass and Kettle0.5 km
- Kasbah Club1.0 km
- Brewhouse and Kitchen - Southbourne0.3 km
- Pokesdown & Southbourne Ex-Servicemens Club0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Cafe Riva0.5 km
- On The Green0.8 km
- Darcys Bar and Kitchen0.9 km
- Desi Beach Grill0.8 km
- Sala Thai Restaurant0.9 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Co-op0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Tesco0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- King's Take Away0.8 km
- LA Chicken Southbourne0.9 km
- Pokesdown Chippy0.9 km
- Fanelli's Pizza0.2 km
- Southbourne Fried Chicken0.2 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pokesdown0.9 km
- Christchurch2.5 km
- Bournemouth3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Grand Avenue0.0 km
- Grand Avenue0.1 km
- Arnewood Road0.2 km
- Douglas Mew0.2 km
- Fishermans Walk0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH63BT · Data under Open Government Licence