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SP6 1NU

Sandle Manor Cottages

Downlands & Forest North

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Detailed insights for SP6 1NU

Overview

Postcode SP6 1NU is located in a rural village, within the Downlands & Forest North ward of New Forest in the South East region, and forms part of the Fordingbridge, Rockbourne & Woodgreen area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fordingbridge, Rockbourne & Woodgreen is £61,048 per year. The nearest station is Salisbury, about 9.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
21
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Fordingbridge, Rockbourne & Woodgreen has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,818 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Fordingbridge, Rockbourne & Woodgreen has a very low crime rate, with approximately 20.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Fordingbridge, Rockbourne & Woodgreen is £61,048 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SP6 1NU.

Flood risk

No risk

Fordingbridge, Rockbourne & Woodgreen near SP6 1NU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Salisbury located about 9.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
382
Population density
345.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.94(-59%)
Burglary
2.59(0%)
Public order
1.94(-68%)
Vehicle crime
1.94(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.29(-90%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
364
95.29%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
1.31%
Other White
5
1.31%
Irish
4
1.05%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.52%
Total population: 382

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
113
38.97%
Level 3 (A level)
51
17.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
15.86%
No qualifications
32
11.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
8.28%
Total 16+ residents: 290

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
85
61.15%
Owns with a mortgage
39
28.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.19%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.88%
Other social rented
1
0.72%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Downlands & Forest North

Median price£610,500
Price per sq ft£492
Sales (last 12 months)28
Typical range (middle 50%)£485K – £750K

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £610,500 (about £492 per square foot) in Downlands & Forest North area, with individual transactions ranging from £305,000 up to £1,270,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Downlands & Forest North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£660,000£492
Semi-Detached5£370,000£614
Terraced1£305,000£236

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Downlands & Forest North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Downlands & Forest North.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£600,000£382,500
2017£565,000£340,000
2018£602,500£340,000
2019£567,500£390,000
2020£600,000£400,000
2021£665,000£451,000
2022£825,000£449,875
2023£714,600£415,750
2024£660,000£472,500
2025£615,000£369,950
2026£672,500£447,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Downlands & Forest North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Downlands & Forest North.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£411£302
2017£357£306
2018£393£347
2019£384£368
2020£370£301
2021£388£417
2022£453£408
2023£449£379
2024£445£442
2025£498£503
2026£376£614
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Downlands & Forest North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Downlands & Forest North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SP6 1NU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SP6 1NU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Aug 202526, Elmwood Avenue, Fordingbridge, SP6 1DNDetachedFreehold£380,000
11 Aug 20256, Elmwood Avenue, Fordingbridge, SP6 1DNDetachedFreehold£333,000
14 Mar 20256, Brympton Close, Fordingbridge, SP6 1DWDetachedFreehold£350,000
14 Apr 20266A, Downwood Close, Fordingbridge, SP6 1EADetachedFreehold£515,000

Schools

In the SP6 1NU postcode area, located within Fordingbridge, Rockbourne & Woodgreen, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SP6 1NU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableForres Sandle Manor SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.8 miPrimaryFordingbridge Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryFordingbridge Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for New Forest district (2025-26).

Band A£1,536
Band B£1,792
Band C£2,047
Band D£2,303
Band E£2,815
Band F£3,327
Band G£3,839
Band H£4,607

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SP6 1NU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Janet Richards

Downlands & Forest North - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Member of parliament

Desmond Swayne

New Forest West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictNew ForestE07000091
Parliamentary ConstituencyNew Forest WestE14001374
ParishSandleheathE04004584
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Fordingbridge, Rockbourne & WoodgreenE02004779
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)New Forest 001CE01023021
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SP6 1NU

Is SP6 1NU (Fordingbridge, Rockbourne & Woodgreen) safe?

The area around SP6 1NU records about 21 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near SP6 1NU?

The median sale price around SP6 1NU in Fordingbridge, Rockbourne & Woodgreen is £610,500 (about £492 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SP6 1NU?

There are 4 schools close to SP6 1NU, including Forres Sandle Manor School, Fordingbridge Junior School (Good) and Fordingbridge Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SP6 1NU?

SP6 1NU scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,818 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SP6 1NU (Fordingbridge, Rockbourne & Woodgreen) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for New Forest West covering SP6 1NU is Desmond Swayne (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Janet Richards (Green Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.