Postcode SP6 3LB is located in a rural hamlet, 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% 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 7.9 miles away.
Fordingbridge, Rockbourne & Woodgreen has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,020 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Fordingbridge, Rockbourne & Woodgreen has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.1% 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 3LB.
Fordingbridge, Rockbourne & Woodgreen near SP6 3LB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Salisbury located about 7.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £660,000 | £492 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £370,000 | £614 |
| Terraced | 1 | £305,000 | £236 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-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 |
There were 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SP6 3LB.
In the SP6 3LB postcode area, located within Fordingbridge, Rockbourne & Woodgreen, there are no schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for New Forest 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 3LB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Janet Richards
Downlands & Forest North - Elected 4 May 2023
Desmond Swayne
New Forest West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SP6 3LB records about 33 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.
The median sale price around SP6 3LB in Fordingbridge, Rockbourne & Woodgreen is £610,500 (about £492 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
SP6 3LB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,020 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for New Forest West covering SP6 3LB 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).
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.