Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

HORSA CLOSE, BH6 3AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORSA CLOSE, BH6 3AW.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 48,800 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH6 3AW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BH6 3AW combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£262k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

BH6 3AW is a sought-after residential area on Horsa Close, 0.4km 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 3AW offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 88% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £262k. 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 3AW are sourced from Output Area E00077340 (shared with 6 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 3AW. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 262,750

2 sales · Mean £ 262,750

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

BH6 3AW has low crime rates — 24 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 behaviour63
Violence and sexual offences36
Vehicle crime10
Burglary9
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School

Good1973 pupils0.5 km
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Stourfield Infant School

Requires Improvement338 pupils1.2 km
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Stourfield Junior School

Good472 pupils1.3 km
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Twynham School

Outstanding1820 pupils1.4 km
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St Katharine's Church of England Primary School

Good438 pupils1.4 km
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The Priory Church of England Primary School

Good206 pupils1.6 km
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Christchurch Learning Centre

Good16 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Belle Vue Stores0.5 km
  • C&M Chemists0.7 km
  • The Southern Co-op0.5 km
  • Abel's Cakery0.8 km
  • Carbery Food & Wine Store1.0 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Bed and Breakfast by the Beach0.5 km
  • Cherry Tree House0.3 km
  • Cliff House Hotel0.7 km
  • Commodore Hotel0.5 km
  • The Bristowe0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Spyglass and Kettle0.9 km
  • The Athelstan Arms0.4 km
  • Michelle White Catering at Southbourne Bowls Club0.2 km
  • Riverside Inn0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Brown Dog Coffee0.5 km
  • Cork and Lobster0.5 km
  • Restaurant Roots0.5 km
  • SoBo Beach0.8 km
  • The Schooner0.5 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Chick King0.5 km
  • Ricky's0.5 km
  • The Indian Ocean0.5 km
  • Sakib Spice0.5 km
  • The Fry-Inn0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Christchurch1.7 km
  • Pokesdown2.1 km
  • Bournemouth4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Belle Vue Crescent0.3 km
  • Belle Vue Crescent0.3 km
  • Twynham Road0.3 km
  • New Church0.4 km
  • New Church0.4 km