Southbourne Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH6 3QN is located in the West Southbourne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Southbourne Road, Bournemouth, BH6 3QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH6 3QJ, BH6 3QP, BH6 3QL, BH6 3QW, BH6 3HW, BH6 3BZ, BH6 3DA, BH6 3LJ, BH6 3PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH6 3QN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.5% | 50.6% | -6.9% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 42.5% | 49.4% | 6.9% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BH6 3QN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.6% | 42.1% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27% | 27.4% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -16.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 7.3% | 4.8% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 17.8% | 15.8% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Widowed | 14.3% | 8.2% | -6.1% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.5% | 44.7% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 31.5% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 19.4% | 18.2% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.7% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.4% | 19.2% | 1.8% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 8.6% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 11% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 18.5% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.4% | 34.9% | 0.5% | 33.8% | 1.1% |
| Other | 8.1% | 5.1% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.6% | 95.9% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 82.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 82.2% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 12.7% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.7% | 82% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 12.7% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 2.1% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 0% | -7.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 5.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southbourne Road was 24.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.3% lower than the Boscombe East & Pokesdown average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Southbourne Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Boscombe East & Pokesdown and the 266th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -87.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103 Southbourne Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £835,000 | 2024-03-20 | £846,786 |
| 95 Southbourne Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2021-01-08 | £665,558 |
| 93 Southbourne Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2014-07-25 | £519,714 |
| 93 Southbourne Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2012-02-28 | £535,627 |
| 95 Southbourne Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2011-06-17 | £677,903 |
BH6 3QN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BH6 3QN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in BH6 3QN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 91 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokesdown Community Primary School Livingstone Road , BH5 2AS | 4out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourfield Junior School Stourvale Road , BH6 5JG | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourfield Infant School Cranleigh Road , Southbourne BH6 5JS | 4out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary Academy Pokesdown Hill , Christchurch Road BH7 6DW | 3out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School St James's Square , Boscombe BH5 2BX | 3out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | 1out of 4 | 2,141 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF | 4out of 4 | 2,267 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 4,115 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 4,540 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Grange School Redvers Road , BH23 3AU | 1out of 4 | 4,546 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH | 3out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 2,120 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 4,517 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connie Rothman Learning Centre 107/109 Belle Vue Road , Southbourne BH6 3DJ | - not rated | 937 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate School College Road , BH5 2DY | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | 4out of 4 | 2,142 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Learning Centre 29 Stour Road , BH23 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,425 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 3,119 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Perth | 5 Carbery Row, Southbourne Road | 304 yd | |
| Peppermill Restaurant | 87 Southbourne Grove | 454 yd | |
| Baffi | 61 Southbourne Grove | 534 yd | |
| Harry's Coffee House | 52a Southbourne Grove | 543 yd | |
| Dickys | 54-56 Southbourne Grove | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spyglass and Kettle | 25-27 Stourwood Avenue | 302 yd | |
| The Wight Bear Ale House | 65 Southbourne Grove | 534 yd | |
| Michelle White Catering at Southbourne Bowls Club | Guildhill Road | 659 yd | |
| The Grove Tavern | 27 Southbourne Grove | 733 yd | |
| Pokesdown & Southbourne Ex-Servicemens Club | 21 Stamford Road | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony | 109 Southbourne Grove | 390 yd | |
| Golden Oryza Oriental Cuisine & Takeaway | 79 Southbourne Grove | 454 yd | |
| All India Takeaway | 77 Southbourne Grove | 454 yd | |
| New Hong Kong | 63 Kimberley Road | 748 yd | |
| Southbourne Fried Chicken | 188 Seabourne Road | 809 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 46-48 Southbourne Grove | 543 yd | |
| Tesco | 28-30 Southbourne Grove | 642 yd | |
| Co-op | 170 Seabourne Road | 809 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Seafield Gardens SEAFIELD ROAD | tennis courts | 610 yd |
| St James Institute Southbourne 33A 33A STOURFIELD ROAD | 1,012 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.