SP6 1BS is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Fordingbridge in Fordingbridge. Administratively it sits within Fordingbridge ward and the New Forest West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SP6 1BS offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SP6 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00116975 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SP6 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SP6 1BS.
293
45
£ 48,200 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SP6 1BS's 53% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SP6 1BS. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SP6 1BS is moderate at 71 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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- THE RAILWAY HOTEL1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- THE CROWN INN0.3 km
- THE GEORGE0.5 km
- THE SHIP INN0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- BUBBLE SOFT PLAY0.5 km
- LA LAMBRETTA0.2 km
- BELINDA'S FORDINGBRIDGE0.3 km
- BRIDGES CAFE0.3 km
- FORDINGBRIDGE BOWLING CLUB0.8 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- NEW WONGS GARDEN LTD0.5 km
- PHILPOTTS0.3 km
- JANE AND DAVE AT VERITY'S SANDWICH SHOP0.4 km
- THE KEBAB HOUSE0.1 km
- THE RIVERSIDE KIOSK0.5 km
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- ALCOVE NEWSAGENTS0.5 km
- FORDINGBRIDGE COUNTRY MARKET0.2 km
- FORDINGBRIDGE SERVICE STATION0.7 km
- H G WITT AND SON0.3 km
- J MAY & SON LTD0.5 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- CO-OPERATIVE0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Salisbury16.2 km
- Dean17.2 km
- Ashurst New Forest19.3 km
Bus Stops
- Market Place0.2 km
- Market Place0.2 km
- Normandy Way0.3 km
- Normandy Way0.3 km
- Library Car Park0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SP61BS · Data under Open Government Licence