Saddlers Close is in Fordingbridge and in New Forest district. SP6 1AE is located in the Fordingbridge, Godshill & Hyde electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of New Forest West. This postcode has been in use since 2003-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Saddlers Close, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SP6 1JG, SP6 1FE, SP6 1BG, SP6 1JF, SP6 1JQ, SP6 1JH, SP6 1JE, SP6 1AY, SP6 1LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SP6 1AE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 54.8% | 4.5% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 49.7% | 45.2% | -4.5% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.6% | 37.1% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.8% | 30.2% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -14.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 16.3% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 7.2% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 9.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.8% | 44.3% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 36.1% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 14.9% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.9% | 12.7% | -8.2% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 9.8% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 16.3% | 4.7% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 5.7% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 18.8% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 31% | 35.5% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 1.7% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.5% | 96.9% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 90.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.2% | 90.5% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 7.1% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 90.5% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 7.8% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Saddlers Close was 73.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 118.3% higher than the Cranborne & Alderholt average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Saddlers Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Cranborne & Alderholt and the 256th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Saddlers Close, Fordingbridge, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2020-08-05 | £290,135 |
| 4 Saddlers Close, Fordingbridge, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £257,500 | 2020-02-13 | £305,197 |
| 6 Saddlers Close, Fordingbridge, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2017-08-22 | £288,576 |
| 10 Saddlers Close, Fordingbridge, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2016-08-18 | £333,717 |
| 7 Saddlers Close, Fordingbridge, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2015-05-29 | £314,251 |
SP6 1AE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SP6 1AE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fordingbridge Junior School Pennys Lane , SP6 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fordingbridge Infant School Pennys Lane , SP6 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt Park Lane , Alderholt SP6 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 3,228 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde Church of England Primary School Hyde , SP6 2QL | 3out of 4 | 3,309 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Breamore Church of England Primary School Salisbury Road , Breamore SP6 2EF | 3out of 4 | 4,262 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Burgate School and Sixth Form Salisbury Road , SP6 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forres Sandle Manor School Sandle Manor , SP6 1NS | - not rated | 1,163 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAJ OF INDIA | 75 SHAFTESBURY STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE | 50 yd | |
| LA LAMBRETTA | 1 SHAFTESBURY STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE | 113 yd | |
| LUXURY BUBBLE | 60 HIGH STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE | 219 yd | |
| THE BRANCH | 1 HIGH STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE | 257 yd | |
| BELINDA'S FORDINGBRIDGE | 18-20 HIGH STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE | 281 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CROWN INN | 62 HIGH STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE | 281 yd | |
| THE SHIP INN | 68 HIGH STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE | 281 yd | |
| THE GEORGE | 14 BRIDGE STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE KEBAB HOUSE | 9 PROVOST STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE | 121 yd | |
| PHILPOTTS | 19 HIGH STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE | 262 yd | |
| PRS CHARITY | 4 HIGH STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE | 379 yd | |
| J&D'S SANDWICH SHOP | 3-5 BRIDGE STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE | 419 yd | |
| NEW WONGS GARDEN LTD | 38 SALISBURY STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OPERATIVE | 38-50 HIGH STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE | 281 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fordingbridge Sports Club RINGWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 524 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.43 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.43 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.