BH6 3BN is a sought-after residential area on Tuckton Gardens, 0.5km 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 3BN offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 97% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 3BN are sourced from Output Area E00077342 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TUCKTON GARDENS, BH6 3BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TUCKTON GARDENS, BH6 3BN.
308
48
£ 48,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH6 3BN 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.
Area Character
BH6 3BN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 97% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH6 3BN. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH6 3BN has low crime rates — 25 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
Stourfield Junior School
Twynham School
Christchurch Learning Centre
The Priory Church of England Primary School
Christchurch Junior School
St Katharine's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Belle Vue Stores0.7 km
- C&M Chemists0.9 km
- The Southern Co-op0.7 km
- More the Merrier1.0 km
- Abel's Cakery0.9 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Bed and Breakfast by the Beach0.8 km
- Cherry Tree House0.5 km
- Cliff House Hotel0.8 km
- Commodore Hotel0.7 km
- The Bristowe0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Brown Dog Coffee0.7 km
- Cork and Lobster0.7 km
- Restaurant Roots0.7 km
- The Schooner0.8 km
- Flat White Cafe0.3 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chick King0.7 km
- Ricky's0.7 km
- The Indian Ocean0.8 km
- New Hong Kong Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Sakib Spice0.4 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Pokesdown & Southbourne Ex-Servicemens Club0.9 km
- The Athelstan Arms0.2 km
- Michelle White Catering at Southbourne Bowls Club0.5 km
- Riverside Inn0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Christchurch1.5 km
- Pokesdown2.0 km
- Bournemouth4.7 km
Bus Stops
- New Church0.1 km
- Athelstan Road0.1 km
- Athelstan Road0.2 km
- New Church0.2 km
- Tuckton Shops0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH63BN · Data under Open Government Licence