Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

HIGH STREET, SP6 1AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, SP6 1AX.

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Population

337

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 48,200 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SP6 1AX 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.

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2/10
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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 49, SP6 1AX has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

SP6 1AX is a mixed residential area on High Street, 0.1km from Fordingbridge in Fordingbridge. Administratively it sits within Fordingbridge ward and the New Forest West constituency.

Day-to-day life in SP6 1AX has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for SP6 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00116976 (shared with 15 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 1AX. The average age is 49.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 150,000

1 sales · Mean £ 150,000

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

Crime around SP6 1AX is moderate at 64 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.

Violence and sexual offences74
Public order24
Anti-social behaviour18
Criminal damage and arson14
Shoplifting12

school Local Schools

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Fordingbridge Junior School

Good220 pupils1.0 km
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Fordingbridge Infant School

Good141 pupils1.0 km
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The Burgate School and Sixth Form

Good1066 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • THE CROWN INN0.0 km
  • THE GEORGE0.2 km
  • THE SHIP INN0.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • BUBBLE SOFT PLAY0.2 km
  • LA LAMBRETTA0.2 km
  • BELINDA'S FORDINGBRIDGE0.0 km
  • BRIDGES CAFE0.0 km
  • FORDINGBRIDGE BOWLING CLUB0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • NEW WONGS GARDEN LTD0.2 km
  • PHILPOTTS0.0 km
  • JANE AND DAVE AT VERITY'S SANDWICH SHOP0.1 km
  • THE KEBAB HOUSE0.2 km
  • THE RIVERSIDE KIOSK0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • ALCOVE NEWSAGENTS0.2 km
  • FORDINGBRIDGE COUNTRY MARKET0.2 km
  • FORDINGBRIDGE SERVICE STATION0.5 km
  • H G WITT AND SON0.0 km
  • J MAY & SON LTD0.2 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • CO-OPERATIVE0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Salisbury16.0 km
  • Dean16.9 km
  • Ashurst New Forest19.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Library Car Park0.1 km
  • Market Place0.1 km
  • Market Place0.1 km
  • Post Office0.2 km
  • Post Office0.2 km