Southbourne Grove is in Southbourne, Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH6 3RG 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 Grove, Southbourne, Bournemouth, BH6 3RG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH6 3QS, BH6 3QZ, BH5 2HP, BH6 3SQ, BH6 3SP, BH5 2HL, BH6 3RA, BH5 2JB, BH6 3QT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH6 3RG has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 50% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 52% | 50% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 3RG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.9% 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 | 57% | 56.9% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 19.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.2% | 22.1% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -22.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 13.4% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 51.4% | 43.7% | -7.7% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 39.2% | 7.6% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 11.6% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around BH6 3RG this area, 9.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.9% | 9.2% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 8.8% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 16% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 22.9% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.3% | 35.1% | 0.8% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 7.9% | 5% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 89.5% | 89.7% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 78.5% 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 | 76.8% | 78.5% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| European Union | 10.5% | 10.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 3.9% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.8% | 78.5% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 13.2% | 7.9% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 1.6% | -3.4% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 3.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 2.9% | -5.5% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 3.5% | 0.2% | 3.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.4% | 37.2% | 14.2% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southbourne Grove was 130.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.3% higher than the Boscombe East & Pokesdown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southbourne Grove has the 9th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Boscombe East & Pokesdown and the 197th highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -90.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor And Lower Ground Floor 15 - 17 Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Other, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2017-10-20 | £627,503 |
| 15 Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Other, an established residential building | £675,888 | 2017-01-24 | £738,960 |
| 15 Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Other, an established residential building | £675,888 | 2017-01-24 | £738,960 |
BH6 3RG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 3RG 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 student residents living in BH6 3RG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokesdown Community Primary School Livingstone Road , BH5 2AS | - not rated | 479 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pokesdown Community Primary School Livingstone Road , BH5 2AS | 3out of 4 | 479 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Pokesdown Hill , Christchurch Road BH7 6DW | - not rated | 812 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary Academy Pokesdown Hill , Christchurch Road BH7 6DW | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School St James's Square , Boscombe BH5 2BX | 3out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | - not rated | 1,679 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | - not rated | 1,679 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harewood College Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | - not rated | 1,710 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Portchester School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | - not rated | 1,710 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | 4out of 4 | 1,710 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 1,948 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , BH1 1PA | 3out of 4 | 3,923 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Collegiate School College Road , BH5 2DY | - not rated | 629 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Garnet's School 28 Parkwood Road , Boscombe BH5 2BH | - not rated | 835 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Gate School Belle Vue Road , Southbourne BH6 3DG | - not rated | 1,322 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | 4out of 4 | 1,788 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bicknell School Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | - not rated | 1,788 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild & Ginger | 23 Southbourne Grove | 7 yd | |
| The Larderhouse | 4 Southbourne Grove | 46 yd | |
| Bake House | 8 Southbourne Grove | 46 yd | |
| Syd's Slaps | 12 Southbourne Grove | 46 yd | |
| Coffee#1 | 15-17 Southbourne Grove | 68 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove Tavern | 27 Southbourne Grove | 7 yd | |
| The Wight Bear Ale House | 65 Southbourne Grove | 206 yd | |
| Brewhouse and Kitchen - Southbourne | 147 Parkwood Road | 216 yd | |
| Sobo:Sommelier | 125-127 Seabourne Road | 399 yd | |
| Spyglass and Kettle | 25-27 Stourwood Avenue | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southbourne Fried Chicken | 188 Seabourne Road | 93 yd | |
| Fanelli's Pizza | 184 Seabourne Road | 93 yd | |
| Toscana | 186 Seabourne Road | 93 yd | |
| Southbourne Tandoori | 136 Parkwood Road | 216 yd | |
| Thai Kitchen | 148 Parkwood Road | 216 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 170 Seabourne Road | 93 yd | |
| Tesco | 28-30 Southbourne Grove | 110 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 46-48 Southbourne Grove | 208 yd | |
| Tesco | 980-982 Christchurch Road | 803 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St James Institute Southbourne 33A 33A STOURFIELD ROAD | 280 yd | |
| Bournemouth Collegiate School COLLEGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 630 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.