Postcode SP6 3AB is located in a rural town, within the Cranborne & Alderholt ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley is £49,600 per year. The nearest station is Salisbury located about 11.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,124 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.
Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 20.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley is £49,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SP6 3AB.
Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley near SP6 3AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Salisbury located about 11 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £427,000 in Cranborne & Alderholt area, with individual transactions ranging from £174,000 up to £1,300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £524,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £197,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £346,000 |
| Terraced | 6 | £281,000 |
10 year median price trend in Cranborne & Alderholt
In the SP6 3AB postcode area, located within Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt | Academy converter | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.