East Southbourne & Tuckton
| Coordinates: | 50.726, -1.773 |
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| OS grid ref: | SZ 16 91 |
| Dialling code: | 01202 (Bournemouth) |
The East Southbourne & Tuckton electoral ward sits on the eastern edge of the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole conurbation, taking in the seaside suburb of Southbourne and the riverside village of Tuckton. It includes a stretch of seafront with promenade and sandy beaches and meets the mouth of the River Stour, sitting close to the estuary and Hengistbury Head, so coastal scenery and nature reserves are a notable part of the local geography.
Once developed as a Victorian and Edwardian seaside quarter, the ward today is a mix of long‑term residents, holiday accommodation and small businesses, with community life clustered around Southbourne Grove and local parks. Tourism and hospitality sit alongside local retail and commuter households using links into Bournemouth and Poole, while active neighbourhood groups and the coastal setting give it a strong community identity.
Postcode districts covering East Southbourne & Tuckton
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 21.2 miles34.2 km
- Bournemouth 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Poole 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Eastleigh Town 24.2 miles39 km
- Salisbury 24.2 miles39 km
- Christchurch 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Totton 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Totton and Eling 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Newport 20.9 miles33.6 km
- Newport and Carisbrooke 20.5 miles33 km
- New Milton 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Cowes 20.2 miles32.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Christchurch Town Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- West Southbourne Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Christchurch Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Burton & Grange Ward 2 miles3.1 km
- Burton and Winkton Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Littledown & Iford Ward 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Boscombe East & Pokesdown Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Highcliffe and Walkford Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Boscombe West Ward 3 miles4.8 km
- Sopley Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Holdenhurst Village Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
Example postcodes in East Southbourne & Tuckton
BH6 4ED, BH6 4LE, BH6 4BS, BH6 4BN, BH6 3BB, BH6 4LJ, BH6 4EP, BH6 3JX, BH6 3AU … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Southampton Airport 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Christchurch Railway Station 1 mile1.6 km
- Pokesdown Railway Station 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Ringwood Bus Station 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Poole Bus Station 9 miles14.5 km
Hotels in East Southbourne & Tuckton Ad
Schools in East Southbourne & Tuckton
- St Katharine's C of E Primary School Primary
- St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School All ages
Local points of interest
- Christchurch Harbour Harbour 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Avon Beach Beach 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Dean Court Stadium 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Hinton Admiral Estate 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Hinton House Estate 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum Museum 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Bournemouth International Centre Theatre 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Holy Cross Abbey (Stapehill, Dorset, England) Historic site 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Studland Beach Beach 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Poole Harbour Harbour 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Lymington Yacht Haven Harbour 10.8 miles17.4 km
- New Forest Forest 12.8 miles20.6 km