Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

SP7 0BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SP7 0BY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

299

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Avg Age

52

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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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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SP7 0BY — age 52, 89% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SP7 0BY is a mixed residential area located 0.9km from West Melbury in Dorset. Administratively it sits within Beacon ward and the North Dorset constituency.

For families considering a move, SP7 0BY represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for SP7 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00103713 (shared with 36 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 0BY. The average age is 51.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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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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storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • BAKE 51.0 km
  • Breezy Ridge Vineyard0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Dorset)7.7 km
  • Tisbury12.0 km
  • Templecombe15.6 km