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SP6 3PW

Green Lane

Downlands & Forest North

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Detailed insights for SP6 3PW

Overview

Postcode SP6 3PW 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 7.6 miles away.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
22%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

3/10

Fordingbridge, Rockbourne & Woodgreen has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22%

Approximately 22.0% 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 3PW.

Flood risk

No risk

Fordingbridge, Rockbourne & Woodgreen near SP6 3PW 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 7.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
219
Population density
29.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.34(-58%)
Burglary
8.01(+208%)
Vehicle crime
4.67(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
2(-84%)
Other crime
2(+6%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
207
94.52%
Other White
9
4.11%
Bangladeshi
1
0.46%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.46%
Irish
1
0.46%
Total population: 219

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
70
38.89%
Level 3 (A level)
36
20%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
14.44%
No qualifications
23
12.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
7.78%
Total 16+ residents: 180

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
23
25.27%
Other forms of private rent
21
23.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
18.68%
Owns with a mortgage
10
10.99%
Social rents from council
10
10.99%
Total households: 91

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

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the SP6 3PW postcode area, located within Fordingbridge, Rockbourne & Woodgreen, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities 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 3PW, 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
ParishWhitsburyE04004588
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Fordingbridge, Rockbourne & WoodgreenE02004779
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)New Forest 001AE01023011
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SP6 3PW

Is SP6 3PW (Fordingbridge, Rockbourne & Woodgreen) safe?

The area around SP6 3PW 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.

What is the average house price near SP6 3PW?

The median sale price around SP6 3PW in Fordingbridge, Rockbourne & Woodgreen is £610,500 (about £492 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around SP6 3PW?

SP6 3PW 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).

Who represents SP6 3PW (Fordingbridge, Rockbourne & Woodgreen) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for New Forest West covering SP6 3PW 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.