Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

ASHFORD ROAD, SP6 1BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHFORD ROAD, SP6 1BX.

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

290

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 48,200 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SP6 1BX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SP6 1BX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £320k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 14.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SP6 1BX is a safe, established residential area on Ashford Road, 0.3km from Ashford in New Forest. Administratively it sits within Fordingbridge ward and the New Forest West constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SP6, SP6 1BX offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k, up 14.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SP6 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00116980 (shared with 19 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 1BX. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 305,000

2 sales · Mean £ 305,000

Detached

£ 350,000

1 sales · Mean £ 350,000

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

SP6 1BX has low crime rates — 7 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 offences10
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Fordingbridge Junior School

Good220 pupils1.5 km
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Fordingbridge Infant School

Good141 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • THE RAILWAY HOTEL0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • LA LAMBRETTA1.0 km
  • RAJ OF INDIA0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • FORDINGBRIDGE COUNTRY MARKET1.0 km
  • VINTAGE WINE & PORT LTD1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • THE KEBAB HOUSE1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Salisbury15.9 km
  • Dean17.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Ashford Close0.2 km
  • Ashford Close0.2 km
  • Jubillee Road0.3 km
  • Jubilee Road0.3 km