bournemouth BH3 Postcodes

Bournemouth (BH3)

The BH3 postcode area is located in the Bournemouth postcode town region, within the county of Dorset, and contains a total of 196 individual postcodes.

There are 2 electoral wards in the BH3 postcode area, including Bournemouth, Broadstone, Christchurch, Ferndown, New Milton, Poole, Ringwood, Swanage, Verwood, Wareham, Wimborne which come under the local authority of the Bournemouth Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 27% of people in BH3 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of BH3 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

The BH3 postcode is located in the suburb of Boscombe in Bournemouth, Dorset, in the South West of the UK. Situated on the English Channel coast, Boscombe is becoming increasingly popular for its stunning coastal views and progressive music and nightlife scene.

The BH3 postcode area covers the northern part of Boscombe, including several residential streets, businesses, shopping centres, schools, churches, and leisure attractions. Its main shopping area, the Sovereign Centre, hosts independent retailers selling art, jewellery, antiques, and fashion. The area features the picturesque Boscombe Chine Gardens, a popular spot for picnics; an outdoor lido; plus numerous local attractions, including a skate park.

Due to the highly accessible proximity to the city centre and coastline, Boscombe is currently undergoing a complete redevelopment scheme to create a modern seaside resort. This is part of a wider Bournemouth Borough Council regeneration project which has already successfully introduced new park, car park, conference, and entertainment facilities in the area, as well as rejuvenating existing neighbourhood features.

The BH3 postcode provides access to the amenities and attractions of the wider Bournemouth seaside resort, with some of the best beaches in the UK. The area features a vast array of outdoor activities such as surfing, kite-surfing, sailing, wind-surfing, and canoeing available at the beach. There's also the Adventure Wonderland amusement park, which has rides and attractions suitable for all ages, as well as nearby golf courses.

If you have an interest in art, the arts and the cultural scene is highly active in the BH3 postcode, with live music venues, galleries, and street art festivals. The nearby Oceanarium is also home to a great selection of sea creatures.

Furthermore, the area offers excellent transport links to surrounding areas via the Bournemouth Railway Station, as well as local buses and the neighbouring Bournemouth Airport. Bournemouth is also well served by a network of cycle paths and cycle lanes suitable for all abilities.

Boscombe, and the BH3 postcode, is a vibrant, modern area, with ample attractions, leisure pursuits and facilities, which has the potential for further expansion in the near future.

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