Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

MAYFIELD ROAD, SP6 1DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAYFIELD ROAD, SP6 1DU.

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

381

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Avg Age

46

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

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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SP6 1DU combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£830k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £830k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

SP6 1DU is a sought-after residential area on Mayfield Road, 0.7km from Ashford in Sandleheath. Administratively it sits within Fordingbridge ward and the New Forest West constituency.

For serious buyers, SP6 1DU is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% 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 £830k. 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 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00116994 (shared with 22 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 1DU. The average age is 45.6. 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 / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 25%
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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 830,000

3 sales · Mean £ 828,333

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

SP6 1DU 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 offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • THE RAILWAY HOTEL0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • SANDLEHEATH STORES0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Salisbury15.7 km
  • Dean17.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Jubillee Road0.2 km
  • Jubilee Road0.2 km