Area Analysis Dorset, South West

SP7 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SP7 postcode area.

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Population

15,329

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 42,760 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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8/10
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6/10
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1/10
workEmployment
5/10
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5/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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Area Character

SP7 is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £371k.

home £371,821 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SP7 is a postcode district in Dorset, South West, covering 620 active and 155 retired postcodes.

The largest share of SP7 (16%) is characterised by a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents, alongside a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community (12%). This mix of 10 distinct neighbourhood types makes SP7 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in SP7 are around £371k, up 0.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SP7 at 175 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 48 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SP7 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1012
Anti-social behaviour485
Criminal damage and arson247
Other theft181
Burglary149

school Local Schools

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The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury

Good195 pupils
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Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good117 pupils
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Shaftesbury School

Good967 pupils
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Motcombe CofE Primary School

Good182 pupils
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Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School

Good345 pupils
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement83 pupils
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Ludwell Primary School

Inadequate93 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Spar
  • Ludwell Stores & Post Office
  • Edinburgh Woollen Mill Ltd
  • Fontmell Magna Village Shop
  • Holland & Barrett
  • + 26 more
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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Royal British Legion
  • Santonino Trattoria
  • Shaftesbury Football Club
  • Shaftesbury Sports Club Ltd.
  • Shaston Social Club Ltd
  • + 12 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • The Ugly Duckling
  • Toby's
  • Aroma Indian Cuisine
  • Coffee #1
  • Filomena's
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily
  • Tesco
  • The Southern Co-Operative
  • Lidl
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Amys Traditional Takeaway
  • China Cottage
  • Chutneys
  • Costa Coffee
  • Domino's Pizza
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • New Covenant Church
  • Royal Chase Hotel