BH6 3DU is a sought-after residential area on Seafield Road, 0.5km from Southbourne in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within East Southbourne & Tuckton ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
For serious buyers, BH6 3DU is a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 55) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 61% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £113k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 53.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH6 3DU are sourced from Output Area E00077347 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SEAFIELD ROAD, BH6 3DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEAFIELD ROAD, BH6 3DU.
229
55
£ 47,200 /yr
42%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BH6 3DU spans multiple life stages — average age 55, moderate ownership and renting. £113k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 53.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH6 3DU. The average age is 54.6. 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
£ 122,875
50 sales · Mean £ 122,700
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH6 3DU has low crime rates — 22 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.
school Local Schools
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School
Stourfield Infant School
St Katharine's Church of England Primary School
Stourfield Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Belle Vue Stores0.1 km
- C&M Chemists0.5 km
- The Southern Co-op0.2 km
- CAO Cacao0.9 km
- BigWigs Bakery0.8 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Bed and Breakfast by the Beach0.3 km
- Cherry Tree House0.2 km
- Cliff House Hotel0.6 km
- Commodore Hotel0.1 km
- Shoreline Hotel0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Spyglass and Kettle0.7 km
- Michelle White Catering at Southbourne Bowls Club0.2 km
- The Athelstan Arms0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Brown Dog Coffee0.1 km
- Cork and Lobster0.1 km
- Restaurant Roots0.2 km
- SoBo Beach0.6 km
- The Schooner0.3 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Chick King0.1 km
- Ricky's0.1 km
- The Indian Ocean0.2 km
- Sakib Spice0.9 km
- The Fry-Inn0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Christchurch2.1 km
- Pokesdown2.1 km
- Bournemouth4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Southbourne Crossroads0.1 km
- Southbourne Crossroads0.1 km
- Belle Vue Mansions0.2 km
- St Catherines Slope0.2 km
- Avoncliffe Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH63DU · Data under Open Government Licence