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SP6 2AX

Castle Hill

Downlands & Forest North

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Detailed insights for SP6 2AX

Overview

Postcode SP6 2AX 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% 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 Dean (Wilts), about 8.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Fordingbridge, Rockbourne & Woodgreen has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,443 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Fordingbridge, Rockbourne & Woodgreen has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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 2AX.

Flood risk

No risk

Fordingbridge, Rockbourne & Woodgreen near SP6 2AX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Dean (Wilts) located about 8.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
278
Population density
107.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.47(-67%)
Other theft
7.48(+33%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.98(-7%)
Burglary
5.98(+130%)
Vehicle crime
2.24(-40%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
268
96.75%
Other White
4
1.44%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.72%
Pakistani
1
0.36%
Other Asian
1
0.36%
Total population: 277

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
140
54.69%
Level 3 (A level)
39
15.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
11.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
6.64%
No qualifications
15
5.86%
Total 16+ residents: 256

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
79
66.95%
Owns with a mortgage
31
26.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.08%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.69%
Total households: 118

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 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SP6 2AX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SP6 2AX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Nov 2025Westward, High Street, Fordingbridge, SP6 2AUDetachedFreehold£575,000
24 Jun 2025Avon Lodge, High Street, Fordingbridge, SP6 2AUDetachedFreehold£877,000
22 May 2025Avonside, High Street, Fordingbridge, SP6 2AUDetachedFreehold£750,000
14 Oct 2025Pipits Hill, Brook Lane, Fordingbridge, SP6 2AZDetachedFreehold£556,000
02 Oct 2025Hazeldene, Brook Lane, Fordingbridge, SP6 2AZDetachedFreehold£532,000

Schools

In the SP6 2AX postcode area, located within Fordingbridge, Rockbourne & Woodgreen, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SP6 2AX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
1.0 miPrimaryBreamore Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled 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 2AX, 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
ParishWoodgreenE04004589
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Fordingbridge, Rockbourne & WoodgreenE02004779
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)New Forest 001BE01023012
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SP6 2AX

Is SP6 2AX (Fordingbridge, Rockbourne & Woodgreen) safe?

The area around SP6 2AX records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 2AX?

The median sale price around SP6 2AX 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 2AX?

There is 1 school close to SP6 2AX, including Breamore Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SP6 2AX?

SP6 2AX scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,443 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SP6 2AX (Fordingbridge, Rockbourne & Woodgreen) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for New Forest West covering SP6 2AX 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).

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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.