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BH6 3SJ

Seaward Avenue

West Southbourne

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Detailed insights for BH6 3SJ

Overview

Postcode BH6 3SJ 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Southbourne West is £50,039 per year. The nearest station is Pokesdown, about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Fisherman's Walk.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Southbourne West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,795 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Southbourne West has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Southbourne West is £50,039 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH6 3SJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Southbourne West near BH6 3SJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Pokesdown located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BH6 3SJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Pokesdown

N/A

Walking directions to Pokesdown

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BH6 3SJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0 miFisherman's WalkMediumWalking directions to Fisherman's Walk
0.4 miWoodland WalkMediumWalking directions to Woodland Walk

Area Profile

Population
308
Population density
8,077.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
16.09(+8%)
Violence and sexual offences
14.98(-55%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.99(-23%)
Vehicle crime
4.44(+53%)
Public order
4.44(-32%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
224
72.26%
Other White
54
17.42%
Chinese
5
1.61%
Other Asian
5
1.61%
African
5
1.61%
Total population: 310

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
121
43.21%
Level 3 (A level)
56
20%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
13.93%
No qualifications
29
10.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
8.57%
Total 16+ residents: 280

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
54
36.49%
Owns outright
49
33.11%
Owns with a mortgage
39
26.35%
Shared ownership
4
2.7%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.35%
Total households: 148

Property prices in West Southbourne

Median price£348,500
Price per sq ft£402
Sales (last 12 months)146
Typical range (middle 50%)£241K – £470K

Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £348,500 (about £402 per square foot) in West Southbourne area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,750 up to £1,475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Southbourne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached48£512,500£417
Semi-Detached19£413,500£427
Terraced12£383,650£412
Flats67£246,000£379

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Southbourne

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Southbourne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£425,000£202,000£280,000£279,950
2017£440,000£193,000£295,000£264,000
2018£456,000£217,250£343,000£277,000
2019£420,000£225,000£319,000£250,000
2020£477,000£238,975£381,500£325,000
2021£547,500£252,000£408,500£299,500
2022£639,500£255,000£512,325£357,500
2023£527,000£280,000£455,000£295,500
2024£585,000£285,000£400,000£350,000
2025£535,000£260,000£450,000£286,750
2026£405,000£268,000£453,000£408,221
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Southbourne.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Southbourne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£313£288£302£325
2017£353£306£344£325
2018£347£314£325£307
2019£332£327£328£339
2020£346£343£350£308
2021£429£364£375£398
2022£452£391£461£387
2023£453£395£403£422
2024£437£385£393£378
2025£432£380£428£438
2026£422£362£425£380
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Southbourne.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Southbourne in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH6 3SJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH6 3SJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Jun 202518, Seaward Avenue, Bournemouth, BH6 3SHDetachedFreehold£650,000
28 Feb 202514, Seaward Avenue, Bournemouth, BH6 3SHFlatsLeasehold£370,000
30 Apr 20261A, Southern Road, Bournemouth, BH6 3SRDetachedFreehold£357,000
28 Jan 20254, Alpine Lodge, 47, Southern Road, Bournemouth, BH6 3SSFlatsLeasehold£194,000
12 Nov 202519, Portman Crescent, Bournemouth, BH5 2ERDetachedFreehold£1,100,000

Schools

In the BH6 3SJ postcode area, located within Southbourne West, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BH6 3SJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableBournemouth Collegiate SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryPokesdown Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.6 miPrimarySt James' Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH6 3SJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH6 3SJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSouthbourne Mini MarketSouthbourne Grove, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH6 3REWalking directions to Southbourne Mini Market
0.2 miTesco ExpressSouthbourne Grove, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH6 3RAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalSouthbourne Grove, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH6 3RBWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miLondisBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH6 3QXWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miCo-op Food170 Seabourne Road, Bournemouth, BH5 2JBWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district (2025-26).

Band A£1,510
Band B£1,762
Band C£2,013
Band D£2,265
Band E£2,768
Band F£3,271
Band G£3,775
Band H£4,530

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BH6 3SJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Brian Chick

West Southbourne - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Jeff Hanna

West Southbourne - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Tom Hayes

Bournemouth East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
Parliamentary ConstituencyBournemouth EastE14001115
WardWest SouthbourneE05012679
ParishBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished areaE43000298
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Southbourne WestE02003189
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 036EE01015366
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BH6 3SJ

Is BH6 3SJ (Southbourne West) safe?

The area around BH6 3SJ records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BH6 3SJ?

The median sale price around BH6 3SJ in Southbourne West is £348,500 (about £402 per square foot) based on 146 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH6 3SJ?

There are 6 schools close to BH6 3SJ, including Bournemouth Collegiate School, Pokesdown Community Primary School and St James' Church of England Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BH6 3SJ?

The closest station to BH6 3SJ is Pokesdown, about 1,007 m away.

How deprived is the area around BH6 3SJ?

BH6 3SJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,795 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BH6 3SJ (Southbourne West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bournemouth East covering BH6 3SJ is Tom Hayes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Brian Chick (Liberal Democrats) and Jeff Hanna (Liberal Democrats).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.