POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
SP6 1BB postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 76.7%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 11 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 10 Feb 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £269,975Based on 12 sales · Latest sale in data: 10 Feb 2026
- Gigabit availability 76.7%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 11 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 12 sales · Latest sale in data: 10 Feb 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 76.7%, with 76.7% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
4 within 400mSP6 1BB links 4 transport stops within 400m and 10 within 800m. 4 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Market Place (BCT) at about 246m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.
Local business
44 within 1200mSP6 1BB currently links 44 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 12 food and drink, 9 personal services, 7 grocery. The closest mapped place is The Kebab House at about 207m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
1,791 online job adverts observedNew Forest local authority · Jun 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 1,554 online job adverts observed in Jun 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched SP6 1BB in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
11 nearby school rows11 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for SP6 1BB. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Crime context unavailableApproximate crime context is not yet linked to SP6 1BB in the current live seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£269,975
Strong sample. Based on 12 sales · Latest sale in data: 10 Feb 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of SP6 1BB, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
12 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by cafe (4), fast food (4), restaurant (4).
Amenity group
Personal services
9 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (6), beauty (3).
Amenity group
Grocery
7 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by bakery (2), convenience (2), butcher (1).
Amenity group
Retail
7 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (3), hardware (2), pet (2).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Food and drink
The Kebab House
Fast Food at 9, Provost Street, Fordingbridge.
Personal services
Hair Lounge
Hairdresser at 2, Provost Street, Fordingbridge.
Food and drink
La Lambretta
Restaurant at 1, Shaftesbury Street, Fordingbridge.
Grocery
The Gourmet Grocer
Greengrocer at 71C, High Street, Fordingbridge.
Food and drink
The Raj of India
Restaurant at 75, Shaftesbury Street, Fordingbridge.
Nightlife
The Ship Inn
Pub in the current nearby-place seam.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Breamore Church of England Primary School
Primary option in SP6 2EF. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Fordingbridge Infant School
Primary option in SP6 1HJ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Fordingbridge Junior School
Primary option in SP6 1HJ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for SP6 1BB before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
Open planning watch toolRecommended tool
Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around SP6 1BB.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
Open flood risk checkerRecommended guide
Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like SP6 1BB with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess SP6 1BB.
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Ask vetted agents
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