Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

MARSH COTTAGES, SP7 0AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARSH COTTAGES, SP7 0AY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-09 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

257

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 51,200 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SP7 0AY 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.

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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

SP7 0AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 80% 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 0AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Marsh Cottages, 0.2km from Margaret Marsh in Dorset. Administratively it sits within Beacon ward and the North Dorset constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SP7, SP7 0AY offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% 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: Prices average £410k.

Census 2021 statistics for SP7 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00171752 (shared with 17 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 0AY. The average age is 51.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 410,000

1 sales · Mean £ 410,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

SP7 0AY has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft1
Public order1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Meadow Bloom Milk0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Dorset)7.3 km
  • Templecombe12.0 km
  • Tisbury16.0 km