Area Analysis Dorset, South East

SP6 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SP6 postcode area.

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Population

14,103

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 46,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
workEmployment
6/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SP6 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £338k. Property prices are trending down 25.5% year-on-year.

home £338,700 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SP6 is a postcode district in Dorset, South East, covering 588 active and 188 retired postcodes.

The largest share of SP6 (18%) is characterised by a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents, alongside a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats (12%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes SP6 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in SP6 are around £338k, down 25.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SP6 at 160 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 48 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SP6 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences732
Criminal damage and arson266
Anti-social behaviour252
Vehicle crime221
Burglary216

school Local Schools

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Hale Primary School

Good87 pupils
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Fordingbridge Junior School

Good220 pupils
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Fordingbridge Infant School

Good141 pupils
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Breamore Church of England Primary School

Good90 pupils
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Hyde Church of England Primary School

Good42 pupils
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Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School

Good196 pupils
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The Burgate School and Sixth Form

Good1066 pupils
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St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt

Good102 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • ALDERHOLT MILL
  • CYPRESS LOG CABINS
  • THE RAILWAY HOTEL
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Alderholt Sports Club
  • The Churchill Arms
  • BAT AND BALL
  • CARTWHEEL INN
  • HYDE CLUB
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • ACORN PLACE SHOP & DELI
  • CO-OPERATIVE
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • JANE AND DAVE AT VERITY'S SANDWICH SHOP
  • NEW WONGS GARDEN LTD
  • PHILPOTTS
  • SHRED SHED
  • THE KEBAB HOUSE
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • ALCOVE NEWSAGENTS
  • BREAMORE ESTATE CO LTD
  • BREAMORE FARM SHOP
  • ST GILES COMMUNITY FARM
  • THE COTTAGE LOAF
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Forest Edge Coffee Shop
  • Sticky Bun Tea Rooms
  • AUBREY'S FOREST KITCHEN
  • BELINDA'S FORDINGBRIDGE
  • BRIDGES CAFE
  • + 13 more