BH6 3BX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Foxholes Road, 0.2km from Southbourne in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within East Southbourne & Tuckton ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BH6 3BX is a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k, down 14.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH6 3BX are sourced from Output Area E00077323 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOXHOLES ROAD, BH6 3BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOXHOLES ROAD, BH6 3BX.
162
52
£ 48,800 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH6 3BX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
With 38% social renting, BH6 3BX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 14.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH6 3BX. The average age is 51.6. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 232,500
8 sales · Mean £ 236,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH6 3BX has low crime rates — 21 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
St Katharine's Church of England Primary School
Twynham School
Stourfield Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Belle Vue Stores0.3 km
- Broadway Wines0.9 km
- C&M Chemists0.8 km
- The Southern Co-op0.2 km
- CAO Cacao0.6 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Bed and Breakfast by the Beach0.2 km
- Cherry Tree House0.2 km
- Cliff House Hotel0.8 km
- Commodore Hotel0.4 km
- The Bristowe0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Brown Dog Coffee0.3 km
- Cork and Lobster0.2 km
- Restaurant Roots0.2 km
- SoBo Beach0.4 km
- The Schooner0.2 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Chick King0.3 km
- Ricky's0.3 km
- Simon's Fish & Chips0.9 km
- The Indian Ocean0.3 km
- Sakib Spice0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Michelle White Catering at Southbourne Bowls Club0.3 km
- Riverside Inn0.8 km
- The Athelstan Arms0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Christchurch1.9 km
- Pokesdown2.3 km
- Bournemouth4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Twynham Road0.0 km
- Twynham Road0.1 km
- Church Road0.1 km
- Church Road0.1 km
- St Peters School0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BH63BX · Data under Open Government Licence