Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West, England
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BH6 3SY postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 79%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 6 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 19 May 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £285,000Based on 23 sales · Latest sale in data: 19 May 2026
- Gigabit availability 79%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 6 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
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Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 23 sales · Latest sale in data: 19 May 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 79%, with 81.5% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
16 within 400mBH6 3SY links 16 transport stops within 400m and 35 within 800m. 16 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Grand Avenue (BCT) at about 204m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Pokesdown Rail Station at about 1,016m.
Local business
176 within 1200mBH6 3SY currently links 176 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 58 food and drink, 54 personal services, 27 grocery. The closest mapped place is The Hungry Husky at about 183m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
5,430 online job adverts observedBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority · Jun 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 4,754 online job adverts observed in Jun 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched BH6 3SY in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
6 nearby school rows6 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for BH6 3SY. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 4BH6 3SY has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 4 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 97, and anti-social behaviour is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 30 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£285,000
Strong sample. Based on 23 sales · Latest sale in data: 19 May 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of BH6 3SY, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
58 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by cafe (20), restaurant (20), fast food (18).
Amenity group
Personal services
54 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (28), beauty (26).
Amenity group
Grocery
27 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (20), bakery (3), butcher (2).
Amenity group
Nightlife
13 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by bar (8), pub (5).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Food and drink
The Hungry Husky
Cafe at 1B, Grand Avenue.
Personal services
New Style Barbers
Hairdresser at 57, Southbourne Grove.
Health
Dexter Optician - Bournemouth Vision Centre
Optician at 63, Southbourne Grove.
Food and drink
Baffi Neapolitan Pizza
Restaurant at 61, Southbourne Grove.
Retail
Southbourne General Store
Hardware at 47, Southbourne Grove.
Grocery
Mark's Meats
Butcher at 49, Southbourne Grove.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
St Katharine's Church of England Primary School
Primary option in BH6 4NA. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Stourfield Infant School
Primary option in BH6 5JS. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Stourfield Junior School
Primary option in BH6 5JG. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around BH6 3SY.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like BH6 3SY with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
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