Is SP7 0BB a safe place to live?

Crime rates in SP7 0BB are higher than average, at 94 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

What is the population of SP7 0BB?

The population for the SP7 0BB area is approximately 137 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

SP7 0BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SP7 0BB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

137

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 48,300 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SP7 0BB 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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10/10

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9/10

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4/10

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9/10

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1/10

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8/10

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1/10

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7/10

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4/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SP7 0BB — age 47, 74% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SP7 0BB is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Guy's Marsh in Dorset. Administratively it sits within Beacon ward and the North Dorset constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 94 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for SP7 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00183046 (shared with 12 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 0BB. 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

White / British97.1%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

49%Active

FT: 35%

Unemployed: 0%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SP7 0BB is above average at 94 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences36

Other crime17

Public order6

Drugs2

Other theft1

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Jailhouse Cafe0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Gillingham (Dorset)6.1 km
Tisbury13.0 km
Templecombe13.6 km