Postcode BH6 4EW is located in an urban city, within the East Southbourne & Tuckton ward of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the East Southbourne & Hengistbury Head area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 13.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in East Southbourne & Hengistbury Head is £59,361 per year. The nearest station is Christchurch located about 2.2 miles away.
East Southbourne & Hengistbury Head has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,698 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
East Southbourne & Hengistbury Head has a very low crime rate, with approximately 13.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in East Southbourne & Hengistbury Head is £59,361 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH6 4EW.
East Southbourne & Hengistbury Head near BH6 4EW has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Christchurch located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £477,500 in East Southbourne & Tuckton area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,650,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 81 | £680,000 |
| Flats | 60 | £231,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £490,000 |
| Terraced | 5 | £377,500 |
10 year median price trend in East Southbourne & Tuckton
In the BH6 4EW postcode area, located within East Southbourne & Hengistbury Head, there are no schools in close proximity.
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.