Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

GUILDHILL ROAD, BH6 3BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GUILDHILL ROAD, BH6 3BU.

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

356

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 48,800 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH6 3BU 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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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BH6 3BU combines high owner-occupation (72%), strong property values (£185k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £185k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

BH6 3BU is a sought-after residential area on Guildhill Road, 0.4km from Southbourne in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within East Southbourne & Tuckton ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.

For serious buyers, BH6 3BU is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 72% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £185k. 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 3BU are sourced from Output Area E00077344 (shared with 9 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 3BU. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 195,000

11 sales · Mean £ 186,409

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

BH6 3BU has low crime rates — 17 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 behaviour32
Violence and sexual offences28
Vehicle crime14
Criminal damage and arson8
Shoplifting8

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 pupils1.3 km
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Stourfield Junior School

Good472 pupils1.3 km
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St Katharine's Church of England Primary School

Good438 pupils1.5 km
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Twynham School

Outstanding1820 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Belle Vue Stores0.4 km
  • C&M Chemists0.6 km
  • The Southern Co-op0.4 km
  • Abel's Cakery0.8 km
  • Carbery Food & Wine Store0.9 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Bed and Breakfast by the Beach0.4 km
  • Cherry Tree House0.2 km
  • Cliff House Hotel0.6 km
  • Commodore Hotel0.3 km
  • Shoreline Hotel1.0 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Spyglass and Kettle0.8 km
  • The Athelstan Arms0.6 km
  • Michelle White Catering at Southbourne Bowls Club0.1 km
  • Riverside Inn0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Brown Dog Coffee0.4 km
  • Cork and Lobster0.4 km
  • Restaurant Roots0.4 km
  • SoBo Beach0.8 km
  • The Schooner0.4 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Chick King0.4 km
  • Ricky's0.4 km
  • The Indian Ocean0.4 km
  • Sakib Spice0.6 km
  • The Fry-Inn0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Christchurch1.8 km
  • Pokesdown2.0 km
  • Bournemouth4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Twynham Road0.3 km
  • Belle Vue Crescent0.3 km
  • Twynham Road0.3 km
  • Southbourne Crossroads0.3 km
  • Belle Vue Mansions0.3 km