Whitsbury Road is in Fordingbridge and in New Forest district. SP6 1JZ 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whitsbury Road, Fordingbridge, SP6 1JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SP6 1JX, SP6 1EQ, SP6 1EJ, SP6 1JU, SP6 1JJ, SP6 1JY, SP6 1HU, SP6 1HT, SP6 1QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SP6 1JZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.6% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49% | 49.4% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 24.9% | 31.6% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 43.9% | -7.6% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 12% | 13% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 8.7% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 41% | 45.7% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 30.5% | -9.4% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 16.1% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.5% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 34.3% | 26.4% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 12.6% | 2.7% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 11% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 7.1% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 16.5% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 23.6% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| White | 99.7% | 97.4% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 97.2% | 94.8% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 94.2% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 24.4% | 13.5% | 10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 1.6% | 6.0% | -4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitsbury Road was 71.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 111.3% higher than the Cranborne & Alderholt average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whitsbury Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Cranborne & Alderholt and the 271st highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Whitsbury Road, Fordingbridge, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-03-25 | £416,715 |
| 28 Whitsbury Road, Fordingbridge, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2018-01-05 | £321,398 |
| 20 Whitsbury Road, Fordingbridge, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2014-07-18 | £341,851 |
| 18 Whitsbury Road, Fordingbridge, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2013-06-30 | £436,508 |
| 24 Whitsbury Road, Fordingbridge, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2009-08-21 | £360,102 |
SP6 1JZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 1JZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 73 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 716 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fordingbridge Infant School Pennys Lane , SP6 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde Church of England Primary School Hyde , SP6 2QL | 3out of 4 | 3,418 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Breamore Church of England Primary School Salisbury Road , Breamore SP6 2EF | 3out of 4 | 3,680 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 | 3,778 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 813 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 | 1,223 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUBBLE SOFT PLAY | 16 SALISBURY STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE | 311 yd | |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | ROUNDHILL, FORDINGBRIDGE | 365 yd | |
| BELINDA'S FORDINGBRIDGE | 18-20 HIGH STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE | 412 yd | |
| BRIDGES CAFE | 26 HIGH STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE | 412 yd | |
| PEKING RESTAURANT | 7-9 BRIDGE STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE | 445 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CROWN INN | 62 HIGH STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE | 412 yd | |
| THE SHIP INN | 68 HIGH STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE | 412 yd | |
| THE GEORGE | 14 BRIDGE STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE | 445 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW WONGS GARDEN LTD | 38 SALISBURY STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE | 303 yd | |
| PRS CHARITY | 4 HIGH STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE | 372 yd | |
| J&D'S SANDWICH SHOP | 3-5 BRIDGE STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE | 373 yd | |
| PHILPOTTS | 19 HIGH STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE | 453 yd | |
| THE KEBAB HOUSE | 9 PROVOST STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE | 602 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OPERATIVE | 38-50 HIGH STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE | 412 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fordingbridge Sports Club RINGWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Fordingbridge Junior School PENNYS LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 784 yd |
| Burgate School And Sixth Form Centre SALISBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 834 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 | 64.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.