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SP6

FORDINGBRIDGE

Wiltshire, South West, England

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SP6 is the postcode district for FORDINGBRIDGE, located in Wiltshire, South West.

Avg price £488,661
1yr change ▼ 1.6%
Crime 86% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£488,661

▼ 1.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

70% above national avg

Crime Rate

11.5/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

86% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

9 schools

Broadband Speed

271 Mbps

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.

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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

£482K £485K £488K £492K £495K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

523,700

Population

67

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.

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271.0 Mbps

Avg Download

49.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

89%

Superfast Coverage

64%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about SP6 FORDINGBRIDGE

What is the average house price in SP6 FORDINGBRIDGE?
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 FORDINGBRIDGE 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 is the population of SP6 FORDINGBRIDGE?
The population of SP6 (FORDINGBRIDGE) is approximately 523,700 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 15% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in SP6 FORDINGBRIDGE?
There are 9 schools in or near SP6. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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