Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

SP6 1DA House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

369

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 48,200 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SP6 1DA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

SP6 1DA is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from Ashford in Sandleheath. Administratively it sits within Fordingbridge ward and the New Forest West constituency.

For serious buyers, SP6 1DA is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SP6 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00116977 (shared with 8 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 1DA. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

SP6 1DA 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 pupils1.5 km
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Fordingbridge Infant School

Good141 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • THE RAILWAY HOTEL0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • LA LAMBRETTA0.9 km
  • RAJ OF INDIA0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • FORDINGBRIDGE COUNTRY MARKET0.9 km
  • VINTAGE WINE & PORT LTD0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • THE KEBAB HOUSE0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Salisbury16.0 km
  • Dean17.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Ashford Close0.1 km
  • Ashford Close0.1 km
  • Jubillee Road0.4 km
  • Jubilee Road0.4 km