SP7 0AU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Bleax Close, 0.2km from Newtown in Dorset. Administratively it sits within Beacon ward and the North Dorset constituency.
For serious buyers, SP7 0AU is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £335k.
Census 2021 statistics for SP7 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00103712 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLEAX CLOSE, SP7 0AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLEAX CLOSE, SP7 0AU.
385
53
£ 48,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SP7 0AU 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SP7 0AU spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. £335k 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 0AU. The average age is 52.9. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 335,000
4 sales · Mean £ 337,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
SP7 0AU has low crime rates — 7 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.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gillingham (Dorset)8.0 km
- Templecombe13.2 km
- Tisbury15.5 km
Bus Stops
- East Orchard Cross Roads0.1 km
- East Orchard Cross Roads0.1 km
- Margaret Marsh Turn0.5 km
- Emmetts Hay0.5 km
- Emmetts Hay0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SP70AU · Data under Open Government Licence