22,725TOTAL POPULATION
10,270HOUSEHOLDS
4.5%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£34,840AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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BH6 POSTCODE REGION

Bournemouth (BH6)

The BH6 postcode area is located in the Bournemouth postcode town region, within the county of Dorset, and contains a total of 706 individual postcodes.

There are 10 electoral wards in the BH6 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, 25% of people in BH6 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 BH6 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The BH6 is a post code district in the Bournemouth borough in the ceremonial county of Dorset, England. The BH6 postcode covers the southwest area of Bournemouth, including the popular areas of Boscombe, Southbourne and Tuckton. The population of the BH6 district is around 10,500 according to the 2011 Census.

The predominant housing in BH6 is family-friendly housing such as detached houses and bungalows, but there are also flats and terraced properties of varying sizes. The area is well served by public transport, with easy access to Bournemouth and Southampton airports as well as to central Bournemouth and neighbouring towns.

Southbourne beach is known as one of the best beaches in Bournemouth and is located within the BH6 district. Southbourne has an old-fashioned feel and the beach here has some delightful rockpools and a nearby bird sanctuary. There are some lovely pubs and restaurants in Southbourne and a popular shopping street.

The Boscombe area of BH6 is a vibrant community with a variety of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. The Entertainer Toy Shop in Boscombe draws many visitors and the area is home to some popular surfing beaches.

Tuckton in the BH6 district has a Mediterranean feel. The riverside promenades are particularly preferred by walkers and cyclists. The area is known for its scenery, parks and moorings.

Thearea of BH6 provides its inhabitants and visitors with a great balance of countryside tranquillity and city life. Visitors and locals can enjoy the beaches, parks, promenades, shopping streets and restaurants, making the BH6 a great place to visit and a great area to be based.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 89%WORKING
  • 11%UNEMPLOYED

11% of people in BH6 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 25%AB
  • 54%C2/C2
  • 20%DE

According to census records, 25% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 87%WHITE
  • 13%NON-WHITE

87% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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BH6Dorset

Dorset

The county of Dorset

BH6 is located in the county of Dorset, in England.

Dorset has a total population of 771,900, making it the 31st largest county in the UK.

Dorset has a total area of 1024 square miles, and a population density of 290 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Dorset Postal Town Map
Outward CodeBH6
Postal TownBournemouth
MSOA NameBournemouth 020
LSOA NameBournemouth 020D
CountyDorset
RegionDorset
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityBournemouth
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

BH6 Electoral Wards

The postal region of BH6, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Burton (Christchurch)
Christchurch
Fairmile
Iford
Jumpers Common
Purewell
Somerford
Stanpit
Stour
Tuckton
West Southbourne
Browse Postcodes in BH6

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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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