BH6 3BY is a sought-after residential area on Tuckton Place, 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 3BY offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 86% 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 £278k, down 22.8% year-on-year. 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 3BY are sourced from Output Area E00077341 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TUCKTON PLACE, BH6 3BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TUCKTON PLACE, BH6 3BY.
385
48
£ 48,800 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH6 3BY 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. BH6 3BY's low deprivation rank, 86% ownership, and £278k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 22.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH6 3BY. The average age is 48.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 220,000
13 sales · Mean £ 236,863
Semi-Detached
£ 332,475
4 sales · Mean £ 334,987
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH6 3BY 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.
school Local Schools
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School
Twynham School
The Priory Church of England Primary School
St Katharine's Church of England Primary School
Christchurch Learning Centre
Stourfield Infant School
Christchurch Junior School
Stourfield Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Belle Vue Stores0.8 km
- Broadway Wines0.9 km
- The Southern Co-op0.8 km
- CAO Cacao0.1 km
- BigWigs Bakery0.1 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Bed and Breakfast by the Beach0.7 km
- Cherry Tree House0.6 km
- Commodore Hotel0.9 km
- Brantwood Guest House1.0 km
- Grosvenor Lodge1.0 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Brown Dog Coffee0.8 km
- Cork and Lobster0.8 km
- Restaurant Roots0.8 km
- SoBo Beach0.9 km
- The Schooner0.8 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Chick King0.8 km
- Ricky's0.8 km
- Simon's Fish & Chips0.9 km
- The Indian Ocean0.8 km
- Sakib Spice0.1 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Ludo Lounge Cafe/Bar0.9 km
- Riverside Inn0.2 km
- Michelle White Catering at Southbourne Bowls Club0.6 km
- Christchurch Rowing Club1.0 km
- The Athelstan Arms0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Christchurch1.3 km
- Pokesdown2.4 km
- Bournemouth5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Old Priory Road0.1 km
- Broadway0.1 km
- Tuckton Shops0.1 km
- Brightlands Avenue0.1 km
- Tuckton Bridge0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BH63BY · Data under Open Government Licence