SP6 1BZ is a safe, established residential area on Ashford Road, 0.3km from Ashford in New Forest. 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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. Property: Average house prices are around £277k.
Census 2021 statistics for SP6 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00116980 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHFORD ROAD, SP6 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHFORD ROAD, SP6 1BZ.
290
47
£ 48,200 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SP6 1BZ 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.
Area Character
SP6 1BZ 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SP6 1BZ. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 392,500
2 sales · Mean £ 392,500
Semi-Detached
£ 317,500
4 sales · Mean £ 315,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SP6 1BZ 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.
school Local Schools
Fordingbridge Junior School
Fordingbridge Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- THE RAILWAY HOTEL0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- LA LAMBRETTA1.0 km
- RAJ OF INDIA0.8 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- FORDINGBRIDGE COUNTRY MARKET1.0 km
- VINTAGE WINE & PORT LTD1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- THE KEBAB HOUSE1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Salisbury16.0 km
- Dean17.6 km
Bus Stops
- Ashford Close0.2 km
- Ashford Close0.2 km
- Jubillee Road0.3 km
- Jubilee Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SP61BZ · Data under Open Government Licence