BH6 5AQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (BH6) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5AQ) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case BH which means Bournemouth.
- Postal District. In our case BH6.
- Postal Sector. In our case BH6 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AQ.
The regional mail center for the post area BH is the South West Distribution Centre, which is located at Western Approach, Distribution Park, Severn Beach, BRISTOL, BS35 4GG.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the BH6 5AQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the BH6 5AQ postcode have the street address of Southbourne Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the BH6 5AQ postcode is home to a bustling 94 residents!
It is situated within the post town of BOURNEMOUTH within the old postal county of Hampshire.
BH6 5AQ is within the town of Bournemouth.
The BH6 5AQ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in BH6 5AQ are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these flats, most are semi-detached. The remainder are mid-terraced, end-terraced, detached, enclosed end-terraced and unknown. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached and enclosed end-terraced. Of these bungalows, most are detached. Of these maisonettes, most are end-terraced. The remainder are enclosed end-terraced.
Most properties in BH6 5AQ are privately rented with the rest being owned by the occupiers.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for BH6 5AQ
The telephone area code for BH6 5AQ is 01425 Ringwood.
Map Coordinates for BH6 5AQ
| Latitude | 50.7268784362 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.8140526396 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the BH6 5AQ Postcode?
Download Speeds For BH6 5AQ
| Average Mbps | 120.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 78.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
BH6 5AQ has an average download speed of 120.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
619 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
79% of postcodes (940,796) have slower broadband speeds.
21% of postcodes (243,226) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For BH6 5AQ
| Average Mbps | 16.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 17.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
BH6 5AQ has an average upload speed of 16.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
9,080 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
78% of postcodes (920,332) have slower upload speeds.
22% of postcodes (255,229) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of BH6 5AQ Postcode
England Primary Schools
Christchurch Infant School
Address: Christchurch Infant School, Addiscombe Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2AE
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: 01202485851
The Priory Church of England Primary School
Address: The Priory Church of England Primary School, Wick Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1HX
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: 01202484105
Christchurch Junior School
Address: Christchurch Junior School, Clarendon Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2AA
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact:
Stourfield Junior School
Address: Stourfield Junior School, Stourvale Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 5JG
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: 01202424554
Stourfield Junior School
Address: Stourfield Junior School, Stourvale Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 5JG
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact:
Stourfield Infant School
Address: Stourfield Infant School, Cranleigh Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 5JS
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: 01202424585
Stourfield Infant School
Address: Stourfield Infant School, Cranleigh Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 5JS
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact:
Pokesdown Community Primary School
Address: Pokesdown Community Primary School, Livingstone Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2AS
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact:
St James' Church of England Primary Academy
Address: St James' Church of England Primary Academy, Pokesdown Hill, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6DW
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: 01202426696
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Address: Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, St James's Square, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2BX
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 01202427544
King's Park Academy
Address: King's Park Academy, Ashley Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4NB
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: 01202395138
St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School
Address: St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School, St Clement's Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4DZ
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: 01202393570
Bethany Church of England Junior School
Address: Bethany Church of England Junior School, Knole Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4DJ
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: 01202393570
England Secondary Schools
Twynham School
Address: Twynham School, Sopers Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1JF
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: 01202486237
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School
Address: St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School, St Catherine's Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 4AH
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 01202421141
Avonbourne Girls Academy
Address: Avonbourne Girls Academy, Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6NY
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: 01202398451
Harewood College
Address: Harewood College, Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6NZ
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near BH6 5AQ
PEARL FINE DENTAL CARE PRACTICE
Address: 1B CARBERY ROW, SOUTHBOURNE ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH6 3QR
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: :
WENTWORTH CLINIC DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 FISHERMANS AVENUE, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH6 3SQ
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: :
BOURNE DENTAL
Address: 132 PARKWOOD ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BH5 2BN
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: :
SOUTHBOURNE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 99 SOUTHBOURNE ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH6 3QN
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: :
CHRISTCHURCH ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 740 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH7 6BZ
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: :
BOSCOMBE DENTAL HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 740 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH7 6BZ
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near BH6 5AQ
BOOTS
Address: 20-22 SOUTHBOURNE GROVE, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH6 3RA
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 424371
BOOTS
Address: BEAUFORT ROAD SURGERY, 21 BEAUFORT ROAD, SOUTHBOURNE, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH6 5AJ
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 433774
C & M CHEMISTS
Address: 29A BELLE VUE ROAD, SOUTHBOURNE, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH6 3DB
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 429144
C & M CHEMISTS
Address: 1215 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BOSCOMBE EAST, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH7 6BW
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 433698
TUCKTON PHARMACY
Address: 160 TUCKTON ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH6 3JX
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 429047
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: SHELLEY MANOR MEDICAL CENTRE, BEECHWOOD AVENUE, BOSCOMBE, BOURNEMOUTH, BH5 1LX
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 399759
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near BH6 5AQ
770 OPTICS LTD
Address: 63 SOUTHBOURNE GROVE, BOURNEMOUTH, BH6 3QU
Distance: 0.07 miles
Contact: :
JULIAN MAY OPTICIANS
Address: 101 SOUTHBOURNE GROVE, BOURNEMOUTH, BH6 3QY
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BOSCOMBE, BOURNEMOUTH)
Address: 654 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BOSCOMBE, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH1 4BP
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: :
BOURNEMOUTH 1 DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 594-598 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 4BH
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: :
BOURNEMOUTH EXTRA
Address: RIVERSIDE AVENUE, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH7 7DY
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: :
J & M VISION SERVICES
Address: 35 KENSINGTON COURT, 43 KNYVETON ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH1 3QT
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near BH6 5AQ
SOUTHBOURNE PRACTICE
Address: 17 BEAUFORT ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH6 5BF
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 427878
BEAUFORT ROAD SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 21 BEAUFORT ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BH6 5AJ
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: :
BEAUFORT ROAD SURGERY
Address: 21 BEAUFORT ROAD, SOUTHBOURNE, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH6 5AJ
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 433081
MARINE & OAKRIDGE PARTNERSHIP - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: MARINE SURGERY, 29 BELLE VUE ROAD, BOSCOMBE, BOURNEMOUTH, BH6 3DB
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: :
THE MARINE & OAKRIDGE PARTNERSHIP
Address: MARINE SURGERY, 29 BELLE VUE RD, BOSCOMBE, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH6 3DB
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 425588
OAKRIDGE SURGERY
Address: 1206 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BOSCOMBE, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH7 6DY
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: :
Motorway Junctions near BH6 5AQ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near BH6 5AQ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the BH6 5AQ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Bournemouth East Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Mr Tobias Ellwood |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the BH6 5AQ Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole at the following link Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.How much is the Council Tax?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the BH6 5AQ Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
LibrariesPostcodes near the BH6 5AQ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the BH6 5AQ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, Christchurch Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 4AP | 1.66 miles | Directions from BH6 5AQ to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, Palmerston Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 4DB | 1.96 miles | Directions from BH6 5AQ to Aldi |
| Iceland, Christchurch Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 4AG | 2.01 miles | Directions from BH6 5AQ to Iceland |
| Lidl, Bailey Drive, CHRISTCHURCH, BH23 2BN | 2.01 miles | Directions from BH6 5AQ to Lidl |
| Waitrose, Bargates, CHRISTCHURCH, BH23 1QD | 2.66 miles | Directions from BH6 5AQ to Waitrose |
What Popular Restaurants are near the BH6 5AQ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 741-743 Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DP | 1.50 miles | Directions from BH6 5AQ to 741-743 Castle Lane East |
| 34 Commercial Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5LP | 2.98 miles | Directions from BH6 5AQ to 34 Commercial Road |
| Tower Park, Poole, BH12 4NY | 6.19 miles | Directions from BH6 5AQ to Tower Park |
| 48 Waterloo Road Poole, Poole, BH17 7LG | 7.60 miles | Directions from BH6 5AQ to 48 Waterloo Road Poole |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Christchurch Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 4BH | 1.13 miles | Directions from BH6 5AQ to McDonald's, Christchurch Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 4BH |
| McDonald's, Castlepoint, Castle Lane West, BOURNEMOUTH, BH8 9UP | 2.15 miles | Directions from BH6 5AQ to McDonald's, Castlepoint, Castle Lane West, BOURNEMOUTH, BH8 9UP |
| McDonald's, St. Pauls Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH8 8DL | 2.24 miles | Directions from BH6 5AQ to McDonald's, St. Pauls Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH8 8DL |
| McDonald's, Old Christchurch Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 1DS | 2.81 miles | Directions from BH6 5AQ to McDonald's, Old Christchurch Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 1DS |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Christchurch Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 4AP | 1.03 miles | Directions from BH6 5AQ to KFC Boscombe - Christchurch Road |
| KFC, Barrack Road, CHRISTCHURCH, BH23 2BQ | 1.24 miles | Directions from BH6 5AQ to KFC Christchurch - Barrack Road |
| KFC, Holdenhurst Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH8 8AA | 2.29 miles | Directions from BH6 5AQ to KFC Bournemouth - The Lansdowne |
| KFC, Westover Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 2BZ | 2.70 miles | Directions from BH6 5AQ to KFC Bournemouth - Westover Road |
| KFC, Commercial Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH2 5RH | 3.05 miles | Directions from BH6 5AQ to KFC Bournemouth - The Triangle |