BH6 5AF 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 (5AF) 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 AF.
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 5AF postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the BH6 5AF postcode have the street address of Beaufort Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the BH6 5AF postcode is home to a bustling 83 residents!
BH6 5AF is within the town of Bournemouth.
The BH6 5AF postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in BH6 5AF are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached.
Most properties in BH6 5AF are social housing with the rest being privately rented.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for BH6 5AF
The telephone area code for BH6 5AF is 01425 Ringwood.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 50.735026123 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.80327939537 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Iford
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 12.00% | NE 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 74.00% | E 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 56.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Hail shower (night) | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 76.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 16.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 12.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 10.00% | S 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 8.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 10.00% | SW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 13.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 37.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 35.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 35.00% | W 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 10.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 6.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 7.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 7.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 8.00% | W 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 12.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 15.00% | SW 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 22.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 25.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 27.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 43.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 44.00% | SSW 20 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 44.00% | WSW 22 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 16.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 46.00% | SW 20 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 23.00% | SW 20 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 116.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 78.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
BH6 5AF has an average download speed of 116.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
608 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
77% of postcodes (911,987) have slower broadband speeds.
23% of postcodes (272,046) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 16.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 15.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
BH6 5AF 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
England Primary Schools
Christchurch Infant School
Address: Christchurch Infant School, Addiscombe Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2AE
Distance: 0.86 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: 1.13 miles
Contact: 01202484105
Christchurch Junior School
Address: Christchurch Junior School, Clarendon Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2AA
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact:
Stourfield Junior School
Address: Stourfield Junior School, Stourvale Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 5JG
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: 01202424554
Stourfield Junior School
Address: Stourfield Junior School, Stourvale Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 5JG
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact:
Stourfield Infant School
Address: Stourfield Infant School, Cranleigh Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 5JS
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: 01202424585
Stourfield Infant School
Address: Stourfield Infant School, Cranleigh Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 5JS
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact:
Pokesdown Community Primary School
Address: Pokesdown Community Primary School, Livingstone Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2AS
Distance: 0.96 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: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01202426696
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Address: Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, St James's Square, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2BX
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: 01202427544
England Secondary Schools
Twynham School
Address: Twynham School, Sopers Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1JF
Distance: 0.95 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: 0.93 miles
Contact: 01202421141
Avonbourne Girls Academy
Address: Avonbourne Girls Academy, Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6NY
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: 01202398451
Harewood College
Address: Harewood College, Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6NZ
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
TUCKTON DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 119 TUCKTON ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH6 3JZ
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: :
TUCKTON DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 169 TUCKTON ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH6 3LA
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: :
B. TIERNAN
Address: 77 STOUR ROAD, CHRISTCHURCH, DORSET, BH23 1JL
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: :
PEARL FINE DENTAL CARE PRACTICE
Address: 1B CARBERY ROW, SOUTHBOURNE ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH6 3QR
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: :
SOUTHBOURNE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 99 SOUTHBOURNE ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH6 3QN
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: :
CHRISTCHURCH ORTHODONTICS
Address: 67 STOUR ROAD, CHRISTCHURCH, DORSET, BH23 1LN
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
C & M CHEMISTS
Address: 1215 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BOSCOMBE EAST, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH7 6BW
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 433698
TUCKTON PHARMACY
Address: 160 TUCKTON ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH6 3JX
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 429047
HEALTHPOINT PHARMACY
Address: 171 TUCKTON ROAD, SOUTHBOURNE, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH6 3LA
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 429819
BOOTS
Address: BEAUFORT ROAD SURGERY, 21 BEAUFORT ROAD, SOUTHBOURNE, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH6 5AJ
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 433774
BOOTS
Address: 20-22 SOUTHBOURNE GROVE, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH6 3RA
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 424371
THE GROVE PHARMACY
Address: FAIRMILE ROAD, FAIRMILE, CHRISTCHURCH, DORSET, BH23 2FQ
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 484310
Nearest Opticians
JULIAN MAY OPTICIANS
Address: 101 SOUTHBOURNE GROVE, BOURNEMOUTH, BH6 3QY
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: :
770 OPTICS LTD
Address: 63 SOUTHBOURNE GROVE, BOURNEMOUTH, BH6 3QU
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: :
BOURNEMOUTH EXTRA
Address: RIVERSIDE AVENUE, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH7 7DY
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: :
CHEC CHRISTCHURCH
Address: 17 BARGATES, CHRISTCHURCH, BH23 1QD
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: :
LEIGHTONS LIMITED - CHRISTCHURCH
Address: 22 HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, BH23 1AY
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (CHRISTCHURCH)
Address: 34 HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, DORSET, BH23 1AY
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
OAKRIDGE SURGERY
Address: 1206 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BOSCOMBE, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH7 6DY
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: :
SOUTHBOURNE PRACTICE
Address: 17 BEAUFORT ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH6 5BF
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 427878
BEAUFORT ROAD SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 21 BEAUFORT ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BH6 5AJ
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: :
BEAUFORT ROAD SURGERY
Address: 21 BEAUFORT ROAD, SOUTHBOURNE, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH6 5AJ
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 433081
GROVE SURGERY
Address: FAIRMILE ROAD, FAIRMILE, CHRISTCHURCH, DORSET, BH23 2FQ
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 481192
MARINE & OAKRIDGE PARTNERSHIP - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: MARINE SURGERY, 29 BELLE VUE ROAD, BOSCOMBE, BOURNEMOUTH, BH6 3DB
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links
Train Stations
Christchurch
Address: Christchurch station, Stour Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1PL
Postcode: BH23 1PL
Line: Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line
Company: South Western Railway
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 0.85 miles
Pokesdown
Address: Pokesdown station, Christchurch Road, Pokesdown, Dorset, BH7 6DL
Postcode: BH7 6DL
Line: Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line
Company: South Western Railway
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 0.99 miles
Bournemouth
Address: Bournemouth station, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8HX
Postcode: BH8 8HX
Line: Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line
Company: South Western Railway
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.70 miles
Hinton Admiral
Address: Hinton Admiral station, Hinton Wood Lane, Hinton Admiral, Dorset, BH23 7DW
Postcode: BH23 7DW
Line: Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line
Company: South Western Railway
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 4.08 miles
Branksome
Address: Branksome station, Poole Road, Branksome, Dorset, BH12 1DF
Postcode: BH12 1DF
Line: Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line
Company: South Western Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.10 miles
New Milton
Address: New Milton station, Station Approach, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6JS
Postcode: BH25 6JS
Line: Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line
Company: South Western Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.52 miles
Parkstone (Dorset)
Address: Parkstone station, Station Road, Parkstone, Dorset, BH14 8UD
Postcode: BH14 8UD
Line: Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line
Company: South Western Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.42 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Bournemouth East |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Tom Hayes |
| Political Party | Labour |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library 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.
LibrariesLocal Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Lidl, Bailey Drive, CHRISTCHURCH, BH23 2BN | 0.90 miles | Directions to Lidl |
| Waitrose, Bargates, CHRISTCHURCH, BH23 1QD | 1.69 miles | Directions to Waitrose |
| Iceland, Saxon Square, CHRISTCHURCH, BH23 1QA | 1.80 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Christchurch Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 4AP | 2.58 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, Palmerston Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 4DB | 2.86 miles | Directions to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 741-743 Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DP | 1.29 miles | Directions to 741-743 Castle Lane East |
| 34 Commercial Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5LP | 3.57 miles | Directions to 34 Commercial Road |
| Tower Park, Poole, BH12 4NY | 6.55 miles | Directions to Tower Park |
| 48 Waterloo Road Poole, Poole, BH17 7LG | 8.01 miles | Directions to 48 Waterloo Road Poole |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Christchurch Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 4BH | 1.70 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Christchurch Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 4BH |
| McDonald's, Castlepoint, Castle Lane West, BOURNEMOUTH, BH8 9UP | 2.13 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Castlepoint, Castle Lane West, BOURNEMOUTH, BH8 9UP |
| McDonald's, Somerford Road, CHRISTCHURCH, BH23 3PX | 2.35 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Somerford Road, CHRISTCHURCH, BH23 3PX |
| McDonald's, St. Pauls Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH8 8DL | 2.77 miles | Directions to McDonald's, St. Pauls Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH8 8DL |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Barrack Road, CHRISTCHURCH, BH23 2BQ | 0.51 miles | Directions to KFC Christchurch - Barrack Road |
| KFC, Christchurch Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 4AP | 1.61 miles | Directions to KFC Boscombe - Christchurch Road |
| KFC, Lyndhurst Road, CHRISTCHURCH, BH23 4SB | 2.82 miles | Directions to KFC Christchurch - Lyndhurst Road |
| KFC, Holdenhurst Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH8 8AA | 2.87 miles | Directions to KFC Bournemouth - The Lansdowne |
| KFC, Westover Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 2BZ | 3.31 miles | Directions to KFC Bournemouth - Westover Road |