SP6 1AN is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Horseport in Fordingbridge. Administratively it sits within Fordingbridge ward and the New Forest West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An established, mature community with an average age of 55 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for SP6 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00116991 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SP6 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SP6 1AN.
238
55
£ 48,200 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SP6 1AN 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SP6 1AN spans multiple life stages — average age 55, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SP6 1AN. The average age is 55.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SP6 1AN is above average at 95 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Fordingbridge Junior School
Fordingbridge Infant School
The Burgate School and Sixth Form
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- THE CROWN INN0.3 km
- THE GEORGE0.2 km
- THE SHIP INN0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- BUBBLE SOFT PLAY0.3 km
- LA LAMBRETTA0.5 km
- BELINDA'S FORDINGBRIDGE0.3 km
- BRIDGES CAFE0.3 km
- FORDINGBRIDGE BOWLING CLUB0.3 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- NEW WONGS GARDEN LTD0.3 km
- PHILPOTTS0.3 km
- JANE AND DAVE AT VERITY'S SANDWICH SHOP0.3 km
- THE KEBAB HOUSE0.4 km
- THE RIVERSIDE KIOSK0.0 km
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- ALCOVE NEWSAGENTS0.3 km
- FORDINGBRIDGE COUNTRY MARKET0.5 km
- FORDINGBRIDGE SERVICE STATION0.2 km
- H G WITT AND SON0.3 km
- J MAY & SON LTD0.3 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- CO-OPERATIVE0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Salisbury16.2 km
- Dean16.8 km
- Ashurst New Forest18.9 km
Bus Stops
- Recreation Ground0.0 km
- Hillwoods Cars & Fuel0.1 km
- Post Office0.3 km
- Post Office0.3 km
- Library Car Park0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SP61AN · Data under Open Government Licence