Daggons Road is in Alderholt, Fordingbridge and in East Dorset district. SP6 3AB is located in the Cranborne & Alderholt electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Dorset. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Daggons Road, Alderholt, Fordingbridge, SP6 3AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SP6 3TB, SP6 3TA, SP6 3AG, SP6 3AA, SP6 3BG, SP6 3AL, SP6 3FB, SP6 3AD, SP6 3AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SP6 3AB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.5% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.5% | -0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.4% | 32.1% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.7% | 50% | 0.3% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 10.5% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 57% | 51% | -6.0% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 34.9% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 9.5% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 15.5% | 11.4% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 8.4% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 14.1% | -5.6% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.7% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 17.5% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 40.7% | 13.1% | 33.8% | 6.9% |
| Other | 6.2% | 1% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 98.8% | 94.7% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 96.3% | 97.4% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 96.4% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Daggons Road was 38.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.4% higher than the Cranborne & Alderholt average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Daggons Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Cranborne & Alderholt and the 594th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.7%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Railway Cottages Daggons Road, Fordingbridge, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2021-04-01 | £495,583 |
| 2 Railway Cottages Daggons Road, Fordingbridge, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2016-05-26 | £495,670 |
| 1 Railway Cottages Daggons Road, Fordingbridge, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2007-08-28 | £593,375 |
| 3 Railway Cottages Daggons Road, Fordingbridge, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 1997-08-29 | £473,684 |
SP6 3AB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 25 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt Park Lane , Alderholt SP6 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England First School Coopers Lane , BH31 7PG | - not rated | 4,371 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Community First School Hillside Road , BH31 7HE | 3out of 4 | 4,446 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fordingbridge Junior School Pennys Lane , SP6 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 4,854 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fordingbridge Infant School Pennys Lane , SP6 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 4,854 yd | Community 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 | 5,088 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 | 3,567 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches School Aurora Boveridge College , Cranborne BH21 5RT | - not rated | 4,808 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aurora Boveridge College Cranborne , BH21 5RU | - not rated | 5,255 yd | Special post 16 institution | 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 | 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.