Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

STATION ROAD, SP6 1DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION ROAD, SP6 1DS.

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Population

286

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 48,200 /yr

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Employed

44%

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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8/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SP6 1DS combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£542k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £542k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 85.5% year-on-year.

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

SP6 1DS is a sought-after residential area on Station Road, 0.5km 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 1DS offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 88% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £542k, up 85.5% 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 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00116974 (shared with 10 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 1DS. The average age is 50.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 705,000

1 sales · Mean £ 705,000

Detached

£ 375,000

2 sales · Mean £ 375,000

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

SP6 1DS has low crime rates — 6 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 offences8
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Public order1

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Salisbury15.6 km
  • Dean17.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Jubilee Road0.1 km
  • Jubillee Road0.1 km
  • Ashford Close0.4 km
  • Ashford Close0.4 km