SP6 1BN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Frog Lane, 0.8km from Redbrook in Fordingbridge. Administratively it sits within Fordingbridge ward and the New Forest West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SP6 1BN is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £595k.
Census 2021 statistics for SP6 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00116978 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FROG LANE, SP6 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FROG LANE, SP6 1BN.
395
51
£ 48,200 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SP6 1BN 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
With 38% social renting, SP6 1BN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SP6 1BN. The average age is 50.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 472,500
3 sales · Mean £ 507,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SP6 1BN has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- ALCOVE NEWSAGENTS0.9 km
- FORDINGBRIDGE COUNTRY MARKET0.7 km
- H G WITT AND SON0.7 km
- J MAY & SON LTD1.0 km
- THE COTTAGE LOAF0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- THE SHIP INN0.8 km
- THE CROWN INN0.8 km
- THE GEORGE0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- BELINDA'S FORDINGBRIDGE0.8 km
- BRIDGES CAFE0.8 km
- LUXURY BUBBLE0.7 km
- PEKING RESTAURANT0.9 km
- RAJ OF INDIA0.6 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- CO-OPERATIVE0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- JANE AND DAVE AT VERITY'S SANDWICH SHOP0.9 km
- THE KEBAB HOUSE0.6 km
- THE RIVERSIDE KIOSK0.9 km
- NEW WONGS GARDEN LTD1.0 km
- PHILPOTTS0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Salisbury16.7 km
- Dean17.7 km
- Ashurst New Forest19.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SP61BN · Data under Open Government Licence