Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

APPLE GROVE, BH6 3DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for APPLE GROVE, BH6 3DG.

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

334

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 47,200 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH6 3DG 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BH6 3DG combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£935k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

BH6 3DG is a sought-after residential area on Apple Grove, 0.6km from Southbourne, West in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within West Southbourne ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BH6, BH6 3DG offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 94% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £935k. 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 3DG are sourced from Output Area E00077688 (shared with 19 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 3DG. The average age is 49.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.9%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 935,000

2 sales · Mean £ 935,000

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

BH6 3DG has low crime rates — 17 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 offences26
Anti-social behaviour21
Burglary14
Vehicle crime12
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School

Good1973 pupils0.9 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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Pokesdown Community Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils1.3 km
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St James' Church of England Primary Academy

Good417 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Belle Vue Stores0.6 km
  • C&M Chemists0.4 km
  • The Southern Co-op0.7 km
  • Cherry Bakeswell0.8 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • + 23 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • Beach Lodge Guest House0.8 km
  • Bed and Breakfast by the Beach0.7 km
  • Cherry Tree House0.5 km
  • Cliff House Hotel0.3 km
  • Commodore Hotel0.4 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Spyglass and Kettle0.6 km
  • Michelle White Catering at Southbourne Bowls Club0.4 km
  • Pokesdown & Southbourne Ex-Servicemens Club0.7 km
  • The Athelstan Arms0.6 km
  • The Grove Tavern0.9 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Brown Dog Coffee0.6 km
  • Cork and Lobster0.6 km
  • Restaurant Roots0.7 km
  • The Schooner0.8 km
  • Southbourne Bowling Club and Bar0.4 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Chick King0.6 km
  • Ricky's0.6 km
  • The Indian Ocean0.7 km
  • Den's Fish & Chip Shop0.7 km
  • New Hong Kong Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pokesdown1.6 km
  • Christchurch1.9 km
  • Bournemouth4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Tuckton Corner0.3 km
  • Tuckton Corner0.3 km
  • Clifton Road0.4 km
  • Avoncliffe Road0.4 km
  • Avoncliffe Road0.4 km