Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

PADSTOW PLACE, SP6 1BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PADSTOW PLACE, SP6 1BT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

395

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 48,200 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SP6 1BT 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.

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9/10
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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

With 38% social renting, SP6 1BT 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. Property prices are trending down 17.1% year-on-year.

home £452,500 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SP6 1BT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Padstow Place, 0.7km from Ashford in Fordingbridge. Administratively it sits within Fordingbridge ward and the New Forest West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SP6 1BT 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £452k, down 17.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SP6 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00116978 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SP6 1BT. 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

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 425,000

5 sales · Mean £ 445,800

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SP6 1BT has low crime rates — 19 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.

Violence and sexual offences24
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Burglary2
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Fordingbridge Junior School

Good220 pupils1.6 km
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Fordingbridge Infant School

Good141 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • THE RAILWAY HOTEL0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • THE CROWN INN0.6 km
  • THE GEORGE0.8 km
  • THE SHIP INN0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • BUBBLE SOFT PLAY0.8 km
  • LA LAMBRETTA0.5 km
  • BELINDA'S FORDINGBRIDGE0.6 km
  • BRIDGES CAFE0.6 km
  • LUXURY BUBBLE0.6 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • NEW WONGS GARDEN LTD0.8 km
  • PHILPOTTS0.6 km
  • JANE AND DAVE AT VERITY'S SANDWICH SHOP0.7 km
  • THE KEBAB HOUSE0.4 km
  • THE RIVERSIDE KIOSK0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • ALCOVE NEWSAGENTS0.8 km
  • FORDINGBRIDGE COUNTRY MARKET0.5 km
  • H G WITT AND SON0.6 km
  • J MAY & SON LTD0.8 km
  • THE COTTAGE LOAF0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • CO-OPERATIVE0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Salisbury16.4 km
  • Dean17.5 km
  • Ashurst New Forest19.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Normandy Way0.4 km
  • Normandy Way0.4 km
  • Market Place0.5 km