Southbourne, Bournemouth, BH6 4EJ

Southbourne is a suburb of Bournemouth, in the unitary authority area of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, in the ceremonial county of Dorset, England. It is situated between Boscombe and Christchurch, offering a coastal environment that is part of the larger Bournemouth area. Historically, the area was known as Stourfield and was part of Hampshire until 1974, before becoming part of Dorset. The locality is sometimes referred to as West Southbourne, Tuckton and Wick for areas further inland, but the core of Southbourne lies near the coast. Residents benefit from the suburb’s proximity to the sea and the nearby towns of Boscombe and Christchurch, while being governed by the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole unitary authority.