Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

FORDINGBRIDGE BUSINESS PARK, SP6 1BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORDINGBRIDGE BUSINESS PARK, SP6 1BD.

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

290

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 48,200 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SP6 1BD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SP6 1BD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SP6 1BD is a safe, established residential area on Fordingbridge Business Park, 0.3km from Ashford in New Forest. Administratively it sits within Fordingbridge ward and the New Forest West constituency.

For families considering a move, SP6 1BD represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SP6 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00116980 (shared with 19 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 1BD. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

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

SP6 1BD 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 pupils1.6 km
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Fordingbridge Infant School

Good141 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • THE RAILWAY HOTEL0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • RAJ OF INDIA0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Salisbury15.9 km
  • Dean17.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Ashford Close0.2 km
  • Jubillee Road0.2 km
  • Jubilee Road0.2 km
  • Ashford Close0.3 km