Living in SP6, New Forest
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SP6 in New Forest. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
- Homes on the streets around central SP6 sold at a median of £380,000 across 91 recorded sales, above the England average of £290,000 (HM Land Registry).
- Prices across New Forest are up 0.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
- Of the 8 schools within about 3 miles, 100% are rated Good or Outstanding, against 90% of state schools in England (Ofsted).
- The centre of SP6 is in flood zone 1 (low probability), on the Environment Agency flood map for planning.
- A Band D household in New Forest pays £2,420 in council tax for 2026-27, every precept included (MHCLG).
- Police recorded 38 crimes within roughly a mile of the centre in August 2026, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Figures gathered 10 October 2026, each from the source named in its section.
House prices
Average price in New Forest: £384,977, up 0.0% on a year ago (July 2026). The wider South East average is £380,878.
Check sold prices for a specific address in SP6 →
See where SP6 ranks across South East →
Council tax at Band D in New Forest: £2,420 a year (2026-27). Running costs by postcode: council tax, energy, tenure, and the estate charge no listing shows →
Compare SP6 with another district
Sold prices, the price trend, schools, flood zone, Band D council tax and crime for SP6 against any other district, each from the source the section below names.
What actually sold around SP6
91 recorded home sales on the streets around central SP6 in the last 2 years, with a median of £380,000 and a range from £245,000 to £800,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Augustus Avenue, SP6 1FL | Terraced | £255,000 | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Fieldens Whitsbury Road, SP6 1FF | Detached | £540,000 | 21 Jul 2026 |
| 5 Meadow Court, SP6 1LW | Detached | £375,000 | 21 Jul 2026 |
| 28 Allenwater Drive, SP6 1RB | Semi-detached | £275,000 | 17 Jul 2026 |
| 99 Augustus Avenue, SP6 1FN | Terraced | £375,000 | 15 Jul 2026 |
| 17 Allenwater Drive, SP6 1RB | Detached | £410,000 | 7 Jul 2026 |
How to read this
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Schools nearby
8 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance | Admitted from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fordingbridge Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi away | no figure |
| Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.3 mi away | no figure |
| St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt | Primary | Good | 2.3 mi away | no figure |
| Hyde Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.6 mi away | no figure |
| Fordingbridge Infant School | Primary | Not rated | 0.4 mi away | no figure |
| Forres Sandle Manor School | Secondary | Not rated | 0.5 mi away | no figure |
6 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Forres Sandle Manor School.
All 1 fee-paying schools near SP6, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 20.5% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 15.1% |
| Skilled trades | 13.5% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.2% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
How SP6 has changed since 2011
The biggest move: private renting, up 4.2 points since 2011, with England's change beside each line.
How to read this
The census neighbourhood at the centre of SP6 (E01023024, 1,733 residents in 2021, up 12.6% on 2011) on the 2011 and 2021 censuses, with England's own change over the same decade for scale. Each line is a share of the neighbourhood's households or residents, so a growing area and a shrinking one compare fairly. The biggest move here: private renting, up 4.2 points.
| Measure | 2011 | 2021 | Change | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 89.3% | 85.7% | -3.6 pts | -2.0 pts |
| Households renting privately | 7.5% | 11.7% | +4.2 pts | +3.7 pts |
| Households renting socially | 1.3% | 2.4% | +1.1 pts | -0.6 pts |
| Residents under 15 | 16.1% | 16.3% | +0.2 pts | -0.3 pts |
| Residents 65 and over | 25.0% | 27.6% | +2.6 pts | +2.1 pts |
| Adults with a degree or equivalent | 31.9% | 33.5% | +1.6 pts | +6.5 pts |
| Residents born outside the UK | 4.2% | 5.1% | +0.9 pts | +3.6 pts |
| Residents in good or very good health | 84.9% | 83.1% | -1.8 pts | +0.8 pts |
| Residents in a white ethnic group | 98.8% | 98.8% | 0.0 pts | -4.4 pts |
Office for National Statistics, Census 2011 and Census 2021, Open Government Licence. A district holds many neighbourhoods; the full report for an address shows the one it sits in.
Crime
38 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SP6 in August 2026, most commonly anti social behaviour.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on New Forest's figures.
GP practices and A&E
1 GP practice within 3.0 km of the centre of SP6. The nearest, Fordingbridge Surgery, has 12,210 registered patients and 1,472 patients per fully qualified GP, against an England median of 2,186.
| Practice | From the centre | Patients | Per qualified GP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordingbridge Surgery | 0.8 mi | 12,210 | 1,472 |
Nearest A&E: University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, where 67.0% of type 1 attendances were seen within four hours in July 2026; then Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust at 61.5%.
How to read this
NHS England: patients registered at a GP practice (1 Aug 2026), the general practice workforce (July 2026), and A&E attendances by provider, monthly. Fully qualified GPs exclude trainees. Practices are matched by postcode.
Source: NHS England, monthly releases
Council tax and the council's finances
A Band D household in New Forest pays £2,420 for 2026-27, all precepts included, a rise of 5.1% on the year before against an England median rise of 4.8%. Every band for New Forest, and how it compares.
| Year | Band D bill | Rise |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | £1,924 | +4.8% |
| 2022-23 | £1,988 | +3.3% |
| 2023-24 | £2,091 | +5.2% |
| 2024-25 | £2,193 | +4.9% |
| 2025-26 | £2,303 | +5.0% |
| 2026-27 | £2,420 | +5.1% |
No exceptional financial support from government since 2020-21 and no section 114 notice on record for New Forest, as at 7 Sep 2026.
How to read this
A home's own band is on its council tax bill, free to look up at gov.uk/council-tax-bands; the report shows every band's bill at the council beside the home's other checks.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, live council tax tables (Band D, area averages) and the Exceptional Financial Support lists published each year; section 114 notices as published by the councils.
Source: MHCLG live council tax tables and Exceptional Financial Support lists
Common questions about SP6
What is the average house price in SP6?
The average sold price in New Forest is £384,977 as of July 2026, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SP6?
Prices in New Forest are up 0.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SP6?
The median of 91 recorded sales around central SP6 in the last 2 years is £380,000, ranging from £245,000 to £800,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SP6?
8 schools sit within 3 miles of central SP6, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SP6?
38 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SP6 in August 2026, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is SP6 at risk of flooding?
Central SP6 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SP6 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £380,000; the area sits in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 38 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SP6 safe?
38 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SP6 in August 2026, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
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