SP6 — FORDINGBRIDGE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in SP6

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SP6 is £488,661, which is 23% above the Wiltshire average of £397,459.

Properties in SP6 cost 70.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SP6 have fallen 1.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£589,263	309
Semi-detached	£368,024	143
Terraced	£306,925	60
Flat	£172,830	56
All types	£488,661	618

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in SP6

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 11.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SP6 has a crime rate well 86% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

4.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

1.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

1.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in SP6

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SP6 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Hale Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Fordingbridge Junior School	Primary	Good	mi
Fordingbridge Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Breamore Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Hyde Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

523,700

Population

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

30.0%

Private rent

13.0%

Social rent

15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SP6 are 271.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

271.0 Mbps

Avg Download

49.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

89%

Superfast Coverage

64%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SP6 is collected by Salisbury Council. The Band D rate is £2,370/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

SP6 — FORDINGBRIDGE

Area Summary

SP6 (FORDINGBRIDGE) offers above-average property prices (£488,661, 70% above national average), low crime (86% below national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (271 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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SP5

SALISBURY

£589K

▲ 0.2% YoY

SP7

SHAFTESBURY

£413K

▼ 8.3% YoY

SP8

GILLINGHAM

£345K

▲ 2.2% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in SP6?

The average house price in SP6 (FORDINGBRIDGE) is £488,661, based on 618 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 70% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 1.6% over the past year.

Is SP6 a safe area to live?

Crime in SP6 is significantly below the national average (11.5 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (4.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in SP6?

There are 9 schools in or near SP6. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in SP6?

Council tax in SP6 is collected by Salisbury Council. The Band D rate is £2,370 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in SP6?

The average broadband download speed in SP6 is 271 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 89% of premises, ultrafast to 64%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in SP6 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 30% of homes in SP6 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 15% are social housing. The total population is approximately 523,700.