Postcode BH6 3NL is located in an urban city, within the West Southbourne ward of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the Southbourne West area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Southbourne West is £50,039 per year. The nearest station is Pokesdown located about 1.0 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Fisherman's Walk.
Southbourne West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,105 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.
Southbourne West has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Southbourne West is £50,039 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH6 3NL.
Southbourne West near BH6 3NL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Pokesdown located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Pokesdown | N/A | Walking directions to Pokesdown |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Fisherman's Walk | Medium | Walking directions to Fisherman's Walk |
| 0.4 mi | Seafield Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Seafield Gardens |
Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £371,250 in West Southbourne area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,750 up to £1,475,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 55 | £535,000 |
| Flats | 67 | £265,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £440,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £365,000 |
10 year median price trend in West Southbourne
In the BH6 3NL postcode area, located within Southbourne West, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH6 3NL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Carbery Food & Wine | Southbourne Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH6 3QR | Walking directions to Carbery Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH6 3QY | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH6 3QX | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Bellevue Stores | Belle Vue Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH6 3DJ | Walking directions to Bellevue Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH6 3RB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BH6 3NL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Brian Chick
West Southbourne - Elected 4 May 2023
Jeff Hanna
West Southbourne - Elected 4 May 2023
Tom Hayes
Bournemouth East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.