The BH6 postcode district is a postal district located in the BH Bournemouth postcode area with a population of 23,203 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census.
The area of the BH6 postcode district is 2.62 square miles which is 6.79 square kilometres or 1,677.59 acres.
Currently, the BH6 district has about 525 postcode units spread across 3 geographic postcode sectors.
Given that each sector allows for 400 unique postcode combinations, the district has a capacity of 1,200 postcodes. With 525 postcodes already in use, this leaves 675 units available.
The largest settlements in the BH6 postal code are BOURNEMOUTH and Southbourne.
The postcode area has a boundary with The English Channel.
The BH6 Postcode shares a border with BH7 (BOURNEMOUTH) and BH23 (CHRISTCHURCH, Highcliffe, Bransgore).
The primary settlement in the BH6 postcode district is Bournemouth, located in the county of Dorset in England. There are also other significant settlements in this district, including Southbourne. Bournemouth is the most significant post town in this district.
For the district BH6, we have data on 3 postcode sectors. Here's a breakdown: The sector BH6 3, covers Bournemouth in Dorset. The sector BH6 4, covers Bournemouth and Southbourne in Dorset. The sector BH6 5, covers Bournemouth in Dorset.
Map of the BH6 Postcode District
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When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, for a breakdown in the BH6 District: the district mostly encompasses the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area with a total of 526 postcodes.
Weather Forecast for BH6
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 49.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | W 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | NNW 7 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 7.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 17.00% | E 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 20.00% | E 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 17.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | E 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 12.00% | E 11 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 49.00% | E 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 50.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 21.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 16.00% | E 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 20.00% | E 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 52.00% | E 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 48.00% | E 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 50.00% | ENE 13 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 75.00% | E 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 53.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 37.00% | E 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 36.00% | E 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 18.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 38.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 34.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | SW 11 mph |
Where is the BH6 Postcode District?
The data provided indicates that the BH6 postcode district is located in Bournemouth. Bournemouth is a district town which is nearby several other towns. The nearby towns and their distances from Bournemouth are as follows: - To the North, there is Christchurch, which is approximately 2.77 miles away. - To the West, there is Poole, which is approximately 5.94 miles away. - To the North East, there is New Milton, which is approximately 6.62 miles away. - To the North West, there is Ferndown, which is approximately 6.94 miles away. - To the East, there is Lymington, which is approximately 10.82 miles away. Additionally, the data reveals that Bournemouth is located at a distance of 90.25 miles from the center of London.
The district is within the post town of BOURNEMOUTH.
The sector has postcodes within the nation of England.
The BH6 Postcode District is in the region of within the .
| Postcode Sector | Delivery Office |
|---|---|
| BH6 3 | Bournemouth Delivery Office |
| BH6 4 | Bournemouth Delivery Office |
| BH6 5 | Bournemouth Delivery Office |
| B | H | 6 | - | X | X | X |
| B | H | 6 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £1,050 | £1,050 | £1,050 | |
| 1 | £900 | £1,150 | £1,010 |
| 2 | £1,100 | £1,400 | £1,263 |
| 3 | £1,500 | £3,000 | £2,267 |
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | £899,950 | £995,000 | £947,475 |
| 4 | £875,000 | £2,750,000 | £1,244,333 |
| 5 | £895,000 | £1,400,000 | £1,024,000 |
| 6 | £1,800,000 | £1,800,000 | £1,800,000 |
| 10 | £630,000 | £995,000 | £812,500 |
Estate Agents who Operate in the BH6 District
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number | Total Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Covering Southbourne | Meyers Estate Agents | 168 Tuckton Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, BH6 3JX | 01200 403525 | 39 |
 | Southbourne | Slades Estate Agents | 51 Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth, BH6 3QT | 020 3889 1323 | 34 |
 | Southbourne | Richard Godsell Estate Agents | 3 Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth, BH6 3RE | 020 3835 6377 | 28 |
 | Southbourne | Goadsby | 31 Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth, BH6 3QT | 01202 145125 | 20 |
 | Southbourne | Mr Green Estate Agents | 35 Southbourne Grove, Southbourne, Bournemouth, BH6 3QT | 01209 704278 | 20 |
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £493,807 | 205 | £468,748 | 173 | £440,801 | 198 | £409,428 | 258 |
| Semi-Detached | £358,254 | 38 | £326,625 | 53 | £306,013 | 49 | £300,196 | 56 |
| Terraced | £350,884 | 22 | £236,727 | 11 | £329,457 | 14 | £275,858 | 24 |
| Flats | £223,882 | 215 | £215,965 | 279 | £207,710 | 276 | £205,329 | 308 |