SP7 0BA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Bleax Close, 0.3km from Newtown in Dorset. Administratively it sits within Beacon ward and the North Dorset constituency.
For serious buyers, SP7 0BA is 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 £575k.
Census 2021 statistics for SP7 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00171752 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLEAX CLOSE, SP7 0BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLEAX CLOSE, SP7 0BA.
257
51
£ 51,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SP7 0BA 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SP7 0BA combines high owner-occupation (80%), strong property values (£575k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SP7 0BA. 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
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
£ 597,500
2 sales · Mean £ 597,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
SP7 0BA 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)8.1 km
- Templecombe13.2 km
- Tisbury15.6 km
Bus Stops
- East Orchard Cross Roads0.1 km
- East Orchard Cross Roads0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SP70BA · Data under Open Government Licence