SP6 1AB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Salisbury Street, 0.1km from Fordingbridge in Fordingbridge. Administratively it sits within Fordingbridge ward and the New Forest West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SP6 1AB offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £201k, down 3.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SP6 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00116992 (shared with 122 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SALISBURY STREET, SP6 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SALISBURY STREET, SP6 1AB.
243
50
£ 48,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SP6 1AB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
SP6 1AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 47% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 3.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SP6 1AB. The average age is 49.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 198,500
1 sales · Mean £ 198,500
Flat
£ 205,000
1 sales · Mean £ 205,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SP6 1AB is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Fordingbridge Junior School
Fordingbridge Infant School
The Burgate School and Sixth Form
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- THE CROWN INN0.2 km
- THE GEORGE0.2 km
- THE SHIP INN0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- BUBBLE SOFT PLAY0.0 km
- LA LAMBRETTA0.3 km
- BELINDA'S FORDINGBRIDGE0.2 km
- BRIDGES CAFE0.2 km
- FORDINGBRIDGE BOWLING CLUB0.5 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- NEW WONGS GARDEN LTD0.1 km
- PHILPOTTS0.2 km
- JANE AND DAVE AT VERITY'S SANDWICH SHOP0.1 km
- THE KEBAB HOUSE0.4 km
- THE RIVERSIDE KIOSK0.3 km
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- ALCOVE NEWSAGENTS0.0 km
- FORDINGBRIDGE COUNTRY MARKET0.3 km
- FORDINGBRIDGE SERVICE STATION0.4 km
- H G WITT AND SON0.2 km
- J MAY & SON LTD0.0 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- CO-OPERATIVE0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Salisbury15.9 km
- Dean16.7 km
- Ashurst New Forest19.1 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.1 km
- Post Office0.1 km
- Library Car Park0.1 km
- Hillwoods Cars & Fuel0.3 km
- Market Place0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SP61AB · Data under Open Government Licence