Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

OLD PRIORY ROAD, BH6 3AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD PRIORY ROAD, BH6 3AQ.

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

385

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 48,800 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH6 3AQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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1/10
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8/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

BH6 3AQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £413k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £413k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

BH6 3AQ is a sought-after residential area on Old Priory Road, 0.3km 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 3AQ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% 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: Prices average £413k. 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 3AQ are sourced from Output Area E00077341 (shared with 8 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 3AQ. The average age is 48.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 425,000

1 sales · Mean £ 425,000

Semi-Detached

£ 350,000

6 sales · Mean £ 359,691

Terraced

£ 308,500

2 sales · Mean £ 308,500

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

BH6 3AQ 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.

Anti-social behaviour55
Violence and sexual offences27
Burglary11
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School

Good1973 pupils0.4 km
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Twynham School

Outstanding1820 pupils1.0 km
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St Katharine's Church of England Primary School

Good438 pupils1.2 km
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The Priory Church of England Primary School

Good206 pupils1.2 km
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Christchurch Learning Centre

Good16 pupils1.3 km
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Stourfield Infant School

Requires Improvement338 pupils1.3 km
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Christchurch Junior School

Good490 pupils1.4 km
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Stourfield Junior School

Good472 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Belle Vue Stores0.7 km
  • Broadway Wines0.9 km
  • The Southern Co-op0.7 km
  • CAO Cacao0.2 km
  • BigWigs Bakery0.2 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Bed and Breakfast by the Beach0.6 km
  • Cherry Tree House0.5 km
  • Commodore Hotel0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Brown Dog Coffee0.7 km
  • Cork and Lobster0.7 km
  • Restaurant Roots0.7 km
  • SoBo Beach0.8 km
  • The Schooner0.7 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Chick King0.7 km
  • Ricky's0.7 km
  • Simon's Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • The Indian Ocean0.7 km
  • Sakib Spice0.2 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Ludo Lounge Cafe/Bar0.9 km
  • Riverside Inn0.3 km
  • Michelle White Catering at Southbourne Bowls Club0.6 km
  • The Athelstan Arms0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Christchurch1.4 km
  • Pokesdown2.4 km
  • Bournemouth5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Broadway0.1 km
  • Brightlands Avenue0.1 km
  • Old Priory Road0.1 km
  • Tuckton Shops0.2 km
  • Tuckton Bridge0.2 km