Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

HIGHER BARN CLOSE, SP7 0DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHER BARN CLOSE, SP7 0DJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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

SP7 0DJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 0DJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Higher Barn Close, 0.7km from Melbury, East in Dorset. Administratively it sits within Beacon ward and the North Dorset constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SP7, SP7 0DJ offers 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £367k.

Census 2021 statistics for SP7 0DJ 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 0DJ. 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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 367,500

2 sales · Mean £ 367,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SP7 0DJ has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • The Vale Bakery0.9 km
  • Woodfrys Farm0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Dorset)9.0 km
  • Tisbury10.2 km
  • Templecombe17.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Melbury Motors0.2 km
  • Melbury Motors0.2 km
  • Zig-zag Corner0.5 km
  • Zig-zag Corner0.5 km