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.
SP7 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SP7 postcode area.
15,329
48
£ 42,760 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Shaftesbury School
Motcombe CofE Primary School
Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Ludwell Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Spar
- Ludwell Stores & Post Office
- Edinburgh Woollen Mill Ltd
- Fontmell Magna Village Shop
- Holland & Barrett
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Royal British Legion
- Santonino Trattoria
- Shaftesbury Football Club
- Shaftesbury Sports Club Ltd.
- Shaston Social Club Ltd
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- The Ugly Duckling
- Toby's
- Aroma Indian Cuisine
- Coffee #1
- Filomena's
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Morrisons Daily
- Tesco
- The Southern Co-Operative
- Lidl
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Amys Traditional Takeaway
- China Cottage
- Chutneys
- Costa Coffee
- Domino's Pizza
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- New Covenant Church
- Royal Chase Hotel
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