Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

VICTORIA GARDENS, SP6 1DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA GARDENS, SP6 1DJ.

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Population

369

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 48,200 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SP6 1DJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £370k, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 7.5% year-on-year.

home £370,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SP6 1DJ is a sought-after residential area on Victoria Gardens, 0.2km from Ashford in Sandleheath. Administratively it sits within Fordingbridge ward and the New Forest West constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SP6, SP6 1DJ offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 83% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £370k, up 7.5% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SP6 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00116977 (shared with 8 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 1DJ. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 385,000

5 sales · Mean £ 375,400

Detached

£ 374,145

6 sales · Mean £ 384,715

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

SP6 1DJ has low crime rates — 9 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 HOTEL0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • THE CROWN INN1.0 km
  • THE SHIP INN1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • LA LAMBRETTA0.8 km
  • BELINDA'S FORDINGBRIDGE1.0 km
  • BRIDGES CAFE1.0 km
  • LUXURY BUBBLE0.9 km
  • RAJ OF INDIA0.7 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • PHILPOTTS1.0 km
  • THE KEBAB HOUSE0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • FORDINGBRIDGE COUNTRY MARKET0.8 km
  • H G WITT AND SON0.9 km
  • THE COTTAGE LOAF1.0 km
  • THE GOURMET GROCER1.0 km
  • VINTAGE WINE & PORT LTD0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • CO-OPERATIVE1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Salisbury16.0 km
  • Dean17.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Ashford Close0.2 km
  • Ashford Close0.2 km
  • Jubillee Road0.5 km
  • Jubilee Road0.5 km