Merrie Gardens, Woodgreen, Fordingbridge
House prices, sold prices and local information for SP6 2AT.
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At a glance
3 property sales on Merrie Gardens, Woodgreen, Fordingbridge have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 20 Feb 2019. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £416,067. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Merrie Gardens range from £347,000 to £521,200. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Merrie Gardens compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Merrie Gardens has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all SP6 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 3 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £416,067 | 20 Feb 2019 |
Sold prices on Merrie Gardens
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merry Orchard, Merrie Gardens SP6 2AT | 20 Feb 2019 | £380,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Pink Cottage, Merrie Gardens SP6 2AT | 20 Jul 2018 | £521,200 | Detached | Freehold |
| Merry Orchard, Merrie Gardens SP6 2AT | 12 May 2017 | £347,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Merry Orchard, Merrie Gardens | £347,000 (May 2017) → £380,000 (Feb 2019) | +10% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Merrie Gardens
Crime
2 crimes were reported within about a mile of Merrie Gardens in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Criminal damage & arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Merrie Gardens is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Groundwater flooding in the Cranborne Chase area Flood alert area
- Middle Hampshire Avon and tributaries Flood alert area
- Middle Hampshire Avon from Salisbury to Ringwood Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Merrie Gardens
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breamore Church of England Primary School 77 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Hale Primary School 73 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| The Burgate School and Sixth Form 1,073 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Fordingbridge Junior School 217 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 2.0 mi |
| Fordingbridge Infant School 160 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 2.0 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Nearest bus stops
- Bus Shelter (adj, High Street) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Downton Surgery
Moot Lane, Downton, Salisbury · 2.5 mi - Fordingbridge Surgery
Bartons Road, Fordingbridge · 2.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Fordingbridge Express · 2.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Fordingbridge · 2.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Downton · 2.5 mi
- Asda Express Asda New Sarum Express Petrol · 2.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Fordingbridge Chemist · 2.4 mi
Dentists
- The Borough Dental Practice · 2.5 mi
- Highfield House (dental Surgery) · 2.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 10 of 10 |
| Employment | 10 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 9 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 10 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 1 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 70.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 22.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 7.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 596 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 9.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 56.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 34.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,340 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 50% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 50% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 81% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 89% | 92% |
Share of homes across New Forest with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Merrie Gardens
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Who lives around Merrie Gardens
Ethnic group
| Here | New Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.1% | 96.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | New Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 54.3% | 51.6% |
| No religion | 38.6% | 40.7% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.1% | – |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | New Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 93.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 7.6% | 6.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | New Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 43.4% | 31.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.6% | 17.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.1% | 14.8% |
| No qualifications | 11.9% | 16.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.7% | 10.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 7% |
| Other qualifications | 2.2% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | New Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.5% | 46.1% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 35.5% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 13.6% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | New Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 40.6% | 34.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 26.7% | 15.4% |
| 1 car or van in household | 26.3% | 38.9% |
| No cars or vans in household | 6.4% | 11.6% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of New Forest.
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Estate agents near Merrie Gardens
- Woolley and Wallis 2.4 mi
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- Adrian Dowding 2.4 mi
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