Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

SP6 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SP6 1BY.

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 1BY 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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SP6 1BY spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1BY is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Ashford in New Forest. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Fordingbridge ward and the New Forest West constituency.

The people who live in SP6 1BY are typical of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SP6 1BY 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 1BY. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

SP6 1BY has low crime rates — 7 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 pupils1.5 km
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Fordingbridge Infant School

Good141 pupils1.5 km

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • THE RAILWAY HOTEL0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • LA LAMBRETTA1.0 km
  • RAJ OF INDIA0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • FORDINGBRIDGE COUNTRY MARKET1.0 km
  • VINTAGE WINE & PORT LTD1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Salisbury15.9 km
  • Dean17.6 km

Bus Stops

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