BH6 3DR is a sought-after residential area on Belle Vue Road, 0.8km 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 3DR offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 57 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 70% 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £319k, down 0.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH6 3DR are sourced from Output Area E00077324 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BELLE VUE ROAD, BH6 3DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELLE VUE ROAD, BH6 3DR.
452
57
£ 47,200 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Average age 57, 70% owned. BH6 3DR is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH6 3DR. The average age is 57.2. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 278,975
4 sales · Mean £ 272,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH6 3DR has low crime rates — 29 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
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School
Stourfield Infant School
Stourfield Junior School
Pokesdown Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Belle Vue Stores0.4 km
- C&M Chemists0.2 km
- The Southern Co-op0.5 km
- & Store0.8 km
- Abel's Cakery0.5 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Beach Lodge Guest House0.8 km
- Bed and Breakfast by the Beach0.6 km
- Cherry Tree House0.4 km
- Cliff House Hotel0.3 km
- Commodore Hotel0.2 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Spyglass and Kettle0.4 km
- The Athelstan Arms0.9 km
- The Wight Bear Ale House0.9 km
- Michelle White Catering at Southbourne Bowls Club0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Brown Dog Coffee0.4 km
- Cork and Lobster0.4 km
- Restaurant Roots0.5 km
- SoBo Beach0.9 km
- The Schooner0.6 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Chick King0.4 km
- Ricky's0.4 km
- The Indian Ocean0.5 km
- Tim's Cuisine0.9 km
- All India Takeaway0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pokesdown1.8 km
- Christchurch2.2 km
- Bournemouth4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Avoncliffe Road0.1 km
- Avoncliffe Road0.1 km
- Marine Road0.2 km
- Marine Road0.2 km
- Clifton Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH63DR · Data under Open Government Licence