Is SP7 0BQ a safe place to live?

Yes, SP7 0BQ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 7 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in SP7 0BQ?

The average property price in SP7 0BQ is currently around £235k.

What is the population of SP7 0BQ?

The population for the SP7 0BQ area is approximately 299 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

LOWER BLANDFORD ROAD, SP7 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER BLANDFORD ROAD, SP7 0BQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

299

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 48,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10

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8/10

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1/10

workEmployment

4/10

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3/10

paymentsAffluence

6/10

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1/10

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9/10

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9/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SP7 0BQ spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. £235k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SP7 0BQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Lower Blandford Road, 0.7km from Butt's Knap in Dorset. Administratively it sits within Beacon ward and the North Dorset constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £235k.

Census 2021 statistics for SP7 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00103708 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SP7 0BQ. The average age is 50.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%

Asian / British Asian0.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active

FT: 29%

Unemployed: 2%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 226,500

2 sales · Mean £ 226,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

SP7 0BQ has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3

Criminal damage and arson1

Other theft1

school Local Schools

Shaftesbury School

Good967 pupils0.8 km

The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury

Good195 pupils1.4 km

Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School

Good345 pupils1.5 km

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Royal Chase Hotel0.5 km

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

Royal British Legion0.9 km
The Half Moon0.5 km

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby

Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
Spar0.8 km

local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

1 nearby

Tesco0.9 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

Louise Cowling Hospitality0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Gillingham (Dorset)7.4 km
Tisbury10.1 km
Templecombe16.4 km

Bus Stops

Wind Whistle Cottages0.0 km
Wind Whistle Cottages0.0 km
Lower Blandford Road0.4 km
Half Moon Inn0.4 km
Pix Mead Gardens0.4 km