Queen Street is in Hale, Fordingbridge and in New Forest district. SP6 2RD is located in the Downlands & Forest North 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 Queen Street, Hale, Fordingbridge, SP6 2RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SP6 2RD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.5% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50% | 48.5% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 2RD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.2% 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 | 17.2% | 15.8% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -22.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.2% | 63.2% | 1.0% | 44.2% | 19.0% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 12.4% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.2% | 47.3% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 38.5% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 10.9% | 3.6% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 53.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.6% | 11.5% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 6.3% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 11.1% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 11.5% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.4% | 53.4% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 19.6% |
| Other | 3.3% | 0.5% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.6% | 97.5% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 87.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 87.1% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 1.7% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 87.4% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 12.1% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 0.4% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.6% | 76.7% | 14.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queen Street was 24.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.5% lower than the Cranborne & Alderholt average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Queen Street has the 10th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Cranborne & Alderholt and the 406th lowest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hale Farm House Queen Street, Fordingbridge, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £2,300,000 | 2025-03-28 | £2,274,753 |
| Spring Cottage Queen Street, Fordingbridge, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2024-10-03 | £637,983 |
| Hemmick Court Queen Street, Fordingbridge, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £5,445,000 | 2021-05-04 | £5,414,950 |
| Spring Cottage Queen Street, Fordingbridge, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2018-10-02 | £377,048 |
| 3 Queen Street, Fordingbridge, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2016-03-23 | £623,665 |
SP6 2RD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 2RD 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SP6 2RD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 78 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hale Primary School Hatchett Green , Hale SP6 2NE | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morgan's Vale and Woodfalls Church of England Primary School Morgans Vale Road , Redlynch SP5 2HU | 3out of 4 | 3,046 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Breamore Church of England Primary School Salisbury Road , Breamore SP6 2EF | 3out of 4 | 3,064 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downton CofE VA Primary School Gravel Close , Downton SP5 3LZ | 4out of 4 | 3,495 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fordingbridge Junior School Pennys Lane , SP6 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 5,429 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Trafalgar School at Downton Breamore Road , Downton SP5 3HN | 3out of 4 | 3,269 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Burgate School and Sixth Form Salisbury Road , SP6 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 5,213 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.