SP7 0AG is a safe, established residential area on Foyle Hill, 0.3km from Alcester in Dorset. Administratively it sits within Beacon ward and the North Dorset constituency.
For families considering a move, SP7 0AG represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k.
Census 2021 statistics for SP7 0AG are sourced from Output Area E00183046 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOYLE HILL, SP7 0AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOYLE HILL, SP7 0AG.
137
47
£ 48,300 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SP7 0AG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SP7 0AG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 74% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SP7 0AG. The average age is 46.6. 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
£ 345,000
2 sales · Mean £ 345,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SP7 0AG has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury
Shaftesbury School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Ecco-Gelato0.9 km
- Aroma Indian Cuisine1.0 km
- King Alfreds Kitchen0.9 km
- Salt Cellar0.9 km
- Shaftesbury Arts Centre1.0 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Edinburgh Woollen Mill Ltd0.9 km
- Reeve The Baker0.9 km
- Skin Therapy at The Beauty Room Shaftesbury0.2 km
- Holland & Barrett0.9 km
- Jeans Sweetshop0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Ship Inn1.0 km
- The Mitre1.0 km
- The Grosvenor Arms0.9 km
- Ye Olde Two Brewers Inn0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- China Cottage1.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gillingham (Dorset)5.9 km
- Tisbury11.2 km
- Templecombe14.8 km
Bus Stops
- St James Church0.3 km
- St James Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SP70AG · Data under Open Government Licence