Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

SP7 0DQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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

No single demographic signal dominates SP7 0DQ — age 51, 85% ownership, 11% 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 0DQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.8km from Foot's Hill in Dorset. Administratively it sits within Beacon ward and the North Dorset constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SP7, SP7 0DQ offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k.

Census 2021 statistics for SP7 0DQ 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 0DQ. 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

Semi-Detached

£ 340,500

1 sales · Mean £ 340,500

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

SP7 0DQ has low crime rates — 13 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 Bakery0.7 km
  • Woodfrys Farm0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Dorset)8.9 km
  • Tisbury10.2 km
  • Templecombe17.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Melbury Motors0.1 km
  • Melbury Motors0.1 km