Pennys Lane, Fordingbridge, SP6 1HQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SP6 1HQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.1%	50.3%	-0.8%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	48.9%	49.7%	0.8%	49.0%	0.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of SP6 1HQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	23.7%	25.9%	2.2%	37.9%	-12.0%
Married: Opposite sex	61.9%	55.2%	-6.7%	44.2%	11.0%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	1.2%	1.7%	0.5%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	6.2%	8.8%	2.6%	9.1%	-0.3%
Widowed	7%	7.9%	0.9%	6.1%	1.8%

Health

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	45.6%	46.5%	0.9%	48.4%	-1.9%
Good health	33.3%	32.9%	-0.4%	33.6%	-0.7%
Fair health	16.5%	15%	-1.5%	12.7%	2.3%
Bad health	3.6%	4.9%	1.3%	4.0%	0.9%
Very bad health	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25.3%	24.4%	-0.9%	18.2%	6.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.3%	12%	-4.3%	9.6%	2.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.6%	14.9%	-0.7%	13.4%	1.5%
Apprenticeship	6.6%	8.7%	2.1%	5.3%	3.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.6%	16.5%	2.9%	16.9%	-0.4%
Degree or Similar	19.8%	22.3%	2.5%	33.8%	-11.5%
Other	2.7%	1.2%	-1.5%	2.8%	-1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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)
Black Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.0%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1%	0.4%	-0.6%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	98.7%	98.9%	0.2%	81.4%	17.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.9% 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	98.7%	96.9%	-1.8%	83.2%	13.7%
European Union	0.6%	1%	0.4%	6.1%	-5.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.8%	0.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.7%	96.9%	-1.8%	83.2%	13.7%
10+ Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	9.8%	-9.1%
2-5 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	1.3%	2.1%	0.8%	1.9%	0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.4%	76.7%	3.7%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	18.9%	13.5%	5.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.8%	37.2%	1.6%
Christian	61.2%	46.2%	15.0%

Safety

Is Pennys Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pennys Lane was 31.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.3% lower than the Cranborne & Alderholt average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Pennys Lane has the 27th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Cranborne & Alderholt and the 573rd lowest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 74.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£48,200

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in SP6 1HQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Pennys Lane are based on 44 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for New Forest.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Pennys Lane, Fordingbridge, SP6 1HQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SP6 1HQ

Average Price
£401,284

Semi-Detached
£390,385

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£407,823

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Pennys Lane

Average Price
£371,593

Semi-Detached
£340,606

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£402,580

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Pennys LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Pennys Lane, Fordingbridge, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£570,000	2024-05-24	£577,917
18 Pennys Lane, Fordingbridge, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£397,000	2022-12-02	£381,715
20 Pennys Lane, Fordingbridge, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£365,000	2022-10-14	£346,039
17 Pennys Lane, Fordingbridge, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£341,000	2021-09-24	£365,660
11 Pennys Lane, Fordingbridge, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2021-03-03	£438,253

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SP6 1HQ

Employment

SP6 1HQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in SP6 1HQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	90
Full-Time Employee	61
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	22
Unemployed	7
Looking after home or family	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	4
Student (economically inactive)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Human health and social work activities	22
Manufacturing	17
Financial and insurance activities	11
Education	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Other	8
Construction	8
Information and communication	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Real estate activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fordingbridge Junior School Pennys Lane , SP6 1HJ	3out of 4	355 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fordingbridge Infant School Pennys Lane , SP6 1HJ	3out of 4	355 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Breamore Church of England Primary School Salisbury Road , Breamore SP6 2EF	3out of 4	3,315 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hyde Church of England Primary School Hyde , SP6 2QL	3out of 4	3,847 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt Park Lane , Alderholt SP6 3AJ	3out of 4	3,970 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	594 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Forres Sandle Manor School Sandle Manor , SP6 1NS	- not rated	1,078 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
BUBBLE SOFT PLAY	16 SALISBURY STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE	782 yd
THE SALVATION ARMY	ROUNDHILL, FORDINGBRIDGE	823 yd
BELINDA'S FORDINGBRIDGE	18-20 HIGH STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE	864 yd
BRIDGES CAFE	26 HIGH STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE	864 yd
LUXURY BUBBLE	60 HIGH STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE	904 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
THE CROWN INN	62 HIGH STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE	864 yd
THE SHIP INN	68 HIGH STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE	864 yd
THE GEORGE	14 BRIDGE STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE	915 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
NEW WONGS GARDEN LTD	38 SALISBURY STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE	772 yd
PRS CHARITY	4 HIGH STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE	839 yd
J&D'S SANDWICH SHOP	3-5 BRIDGE STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE	844 yd
PHILPOTTS	19 HIGH STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE	904 yd
THE KEBAB HOUSE	9 PROVOST STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE	1,018 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
CO-OPERATIVE	38-50 HIGH STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE		864 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fordingbridge Junior School PENNYS LANE	grass pitches, swimming pool	347 yd
Burgate School And Sixth Form Centre SALISBURY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	541 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	35 Mbit/s
Average download speed	35.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.