BH6 3DS is a sought-after residential area located 0.7km from Southbourne in Bournemouth. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within East Southbourne & Tuckton ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
This is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An established, mature community with an average age of 57 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BH6 3DS are sourced from Output Area E00077324 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BH6 3DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH6 3DS.
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
BH6 3DS is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 70% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH6 3DS. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH6 3DS has low crime rates — 25 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
18 nearby- Belle Vue Stores0.3 km
- C&M Chemists0.3 km
- The Southern Co-op0.4 km
- CAO Cacao1.0 km
- & Store0.9 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Beach Lodge Guest House0.8 km
- Bed and Breakfast by the Beach0.5 km
- Cherry Tree House0.3 km
- Cliff House Hotel0.4 km
- Commodore Hotel0.1 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Spyglass and Kettle0.5 km
- The Athelstan Arms0.9 km
- The Wight Bear Ale House1.0 km
- Michelle White Catering at Southbourne Bowls Club0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Brown Dog Coffee0.3 km
- Cork and Lobster0.4 km
- Restaurant Roots0.4 km
- SoBo Beach0.8 km
- The Schooner0.5 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Chick King0.3 km
- Ricky's0.3 km
- The Indian Ocean0.4 km
- Sakib Spice1.0 km
- The Fry-Inn1.0 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pokesdown1.9 km
- Christchurch2.1 km
- Bournemouth4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Avoncliffe Road0.0 km
- Avoncliffe Road0.1 km
- Marine Road0.2 km
- Marine Road0.2 km
- Southbourne Crossroads0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH63DS · Data under Open Government Licence