SP7 0DA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.0km from West Melbury in Dorset. Administratively it sits within Beacon ward and the North Dorset constituency.
For serious buyers, SP7 0DA is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £675k.
Census 2021 statistics for SP7 0DA are sourced from Output Area E00103713 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SP7 0DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SP7 0DA.
299
52
£ 48,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SP7 0DA combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£675k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SP7 0DA. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 675,000
1 sales · Mean £ 675,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SP7 0DA has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- The Vale Bakery0.8 km
- Woodfrys Farm0.8 km
- BAKE 50.1 km
- Breezy Ridge Vineyard0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gillingham (Dorset)8.4 km
- Tisbury11.4 km
- Templecombe16.5 km
Bus Stops
- Pitts Lane0.0 km
- Pitts Lane0.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SP70DA · Data under Open Government Licence