Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

BOWERWOOD ROAD, SP6 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWERWOOD ROAD, SP6 1BL.

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

395

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Avg Age

51

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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: SP6 1BL 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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9/10
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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

SP6 1BL has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SP6 1BL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Bowerwood Road, 0.7km from Ashford in Fordingbridge. Administratively it sits within Fordingbridge ward and the New Forest West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SP6 1BL is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k.

Census 2021 statistics for SP6 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00116978 (shared with 17 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 1BL. The average age is 50.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 450,000

1 sales · Mean £ 450,000

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

SP6 1BL has low crime rates — 15 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 offences11
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Other theft2
Burglary1

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • THE RAILWAY HOTEL1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • THE CROWN INN0.7 km
  • THE GEORGE0.9 km
  • THE SHIP INN0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • BUBBLE SOFT PLAY0.9 km
  • LA LAMBRETTA0.6 km
  • BELINDA'S FORDINGBRIDGE0.7 km
  • BRIDGES CAFE0.7 km
  • LUXURY BUBBLE0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • NEW WONGS GARDEN LTD0.9 km
  • PHILPOTTS0.7 km
  • JANE AND DAVE AT VERITY'S SANDWICH SHOP0.8 km
  • THE KEBAB HOUSE0.5 km
  • THE RIVERSIDE KIOSK0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • ALCOVE NEWSAGENTS0.9 km
  • FORDINGBRIDGE COUNTRY MARKET0.6 km
  • H G WITT AND SON0.7 km
  • J MAY & SON LTD0.9 km
  • THE COTTAGE LOAF0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • CO-OPERATIVE0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Salisbury16.5 km
  • Dean17.6 km
  • Ashurst New Forest19.6 km