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.
SP6 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SP6 postcode area.
14,103
48
£ 46,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
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Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Hale Primary School
Fordingbridge Junior School
Fordingbridge Infant School
Breamore Church of England Primary School
Hyde Church of England Primary School
Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School
The Burgate School and Sixth Form
St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- ALDERHOLT MILL
- CYPRESS LOG CABINS
- THE RAILWAY HOTEL
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Alderholt Sports Club
- The Churchill Arms
- THE THREE LIONS
- BAT AND BALL
- CARTWHEEL INN
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- ACORN PLACE SHOP & DELI
- CO-OPERATIVE
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- ALCOVE NEWSAGENTS
- BREAMORE ESTATE CO LTD
- BREAMORE FARM SHOP
- ST GILES COMMUNITY FARM
- THE COTTAGE LOAF
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Forest Edge Coffee Shop
- Sticky Bun Tea Rooms
- NEW FOREST WATER PARK
- PANTRY BARN
- PEKING RESTAURANT
- + 13 more
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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