BH6 3AU is a safe, established residential area on Foxholes Road, 0.2km from Southbourne in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within East Southbourne & Tuckton ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BH6 3AU are sourced from Output Area E00077315 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOXHOLES ROAD, BH6 3AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOXHOLES ROAD, BH6 3AU.
461
48
£ 48,800 /yr
45%
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 3AU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH6 3AU. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH6 3AU has low crime rates — 23 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
Twynham School
St Katharine's Church of England Primary School
The Priory Church of England Primary School
Stourfield Infant School
Christchurch Learning Centre
Stourfield Junior School
Christchurch Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Belle Vue Stores0.6 km
- Broadway Wines0.9 km
- C&M Chemists1.0 km
- The Southern Co-op0.5 km
- CAO Cacao0.3 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Bed and Breakfast by the Beach0.5 km
- Cherry Tree House0.4 km
- Cliff House Hotel1.0 km
- Commodore Hotel0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Brown Dog Coffee0.6 km
- Cork and Lobster0.6 km
- Restaurant Roots0.5 km
- SoBo Beach0.7 km
- The Schooner0.6 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Chick King0.6 km
- Ricky's0.6 km
- Simon's Fish & Chips0.9 km
- The Indian Ocean0.6 km
- Sakib Spice0.3 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Ludo Lounge Cafe/Bar0.9 km
- Riverside Inn0.4 km
- Michelle White Catering at Southbourne Bowls Club0.5 km
- The Athelstan Arms0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Christchurch1.5 km
- Pokesdown2.3 km
- Bournemouth5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Belle Vue Crescent0.1 km
- Belle Vue Crescent0.1 km
- Broadway0.2 km
- Brightlands Avenue0.2 km
- Old Priory Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH63AU · Data under Open Government Licence