Postcode SP6 3DD is located in a rural hamlet, within the Cranborne & Alderholt ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Fordingbridge, Rockbourne & Woodgreen area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fordingbridge, Rockbourne & Woodgreen is £61,048 per year. The nearest station is Salisbury, about 11.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Fordingbridge, Rockbourne & Woodgreen has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,425 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Fordingbridge, Rockbourne & Woodgreen has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.3% 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.
The average income per household in Fordingbridge, Rockbourne & Woodgreen is £61,048 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SP6 3DD.
Fordingbridge, Rockbourne & Woodgreen near SP6 3DD 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 11.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £418,000 (about £385 per square foot) in Cranborne & Alderholt area, with individual transactions ranging from £134,237 up to £1,020,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £492,500 | £418 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £332,500 | £362 |
| Terraced | 6 | £271,000 | £386 |
| Flats | 5 | £161,000 | £318 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £380,500 | £280,000 | £235,000 |
| 2017 | £373,500 | £277,500 | £244,000 |
| 2018 | £396,875 | £282,500 | £228,000 |
| 2019 | £350,000 | £282,750 | £303,000 |
| 2020 | £383,500 | £295,000 | £245,500 |
| 2021 | £469,000 | £325,000 | £277,500 |
| 2022 | £450,000 | £352,000 | £343,500 |
| 2023 | £502,500 | £345,000 | £280,000 |
| 2024 | £440,000 | £315,000 | £367,500 |
| 2025 | £516,500 | £351,500 | £282,000 |
| 2026 | £419,000 | £332,500 | £255,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £294 | £259 | £287 |
| 2017 | £302 | £322 | £308 |
| 2018 | £305 | £330 | £291 |
| 2019 | £294 | £315 | £290 |
| 2020 | £342 | £286 | £305 |
| 2021 | £363 | £313 | £349 |
| 2022 | £385 | £321 | £355 |
| 2023 | £398 | £367 | £366 |
| 2024 | £375 | £326 | £322 |
| 2025 | £404 | £364 | £380 |
| 2026 | £418 | £365 | £408 |
No sales records found in the last 18 months.
In the SP6 3DD postcode area, located within Fordingbridge, Rockbourne & Woodgreen, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Primary | St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt | Academy converter | Good |
Annual council tax rates for Dorset district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SP6 3DD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dave Tooke
Cranborne & Alderholt - Elected 2 May 2024
Simon Hoare
North Dorset - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SP6 3DD records about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around SP6 3DD in Fordingbridge, Rockbourne & Woodgreen is £418,000 (about £385 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to SP6 3DD, including St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SP6 3DD scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,425 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for North Dorset covering SP6 3DD is Simon Hoare (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dave Tooke (Liberal Democrats).
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.