SP7 0DR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.6km from Melbury, East in Dorset. Administratively it sits within Beacon ward and the North Dorset constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £277k.
Census 2021 statistics for SP7 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00103713 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SP7 0DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SP7 0DR.
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
SP7 0DR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £277k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SP7 0DR. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 277,500
2 sales · Mean £ 277,500
Detached
£ 455,000
1 sales · Mean £ 455,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
SP7 0DR has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Woodfrys Farm0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gillingham (Dorset)9.4 km
- Tisbury10.0 km
- Templecombe18.1 km
Bus Stops
- Zig-zag Corner0.1 km
- Zig-zag Corner0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SP70DR · Data under Open Government Licence