Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

FOOTS HILL, SP7 0BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOOTS HILL, SP7 0BW.

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Population

299

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Avg Age

51

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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
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4/10
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3/10
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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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SP7 0BW combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£625k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

SP7 0BW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Foots Hill, 0.1km from Foot's Hill in Dorset. Administratively it sits within Beacon ward and the North Dorset constituency.

For serious buyers, SP7 0BW is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £625k.

Census 2021 statistics for SP7 0BW 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 0BW. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 620,000

7 sales · Mean £ 623,714

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

SP7 0BW has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • The Vale Bakery0.0 km
  • Woodfrys Farm0.5 km
  • BAKE 50.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Dorset)8.3 km
  • Tisbury10.7 km
  • Templecombe16.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Cann Bridge0.3 km
  • Cann Bridge0.3 km
  • Melbury Mill0.5 km
  • Melbury Mill0.5 km