Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

HILLSIDE, SP7 0BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLSIDE, SP7 0BZ.

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

299

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 48,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SP7 0BZ's low deprivation rank, 89% ownership, and £480k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £480k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

SP7 0BZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Hillside, 0.1km from West Melbury in Dorset. Administratively it sits within Beacon ward and the North Dorset constituency.

For serious buyers, SP7 0BZ is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £480k.

Census 2021 statistics for SP7 0BZ are sourced from Output Area E00103713 (shared with 36 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 0BZ. The average age is 51.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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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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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 256,750

6 sales · Mean £ 291,750

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

SP7 0BZ has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Violence and sexual offences2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • The Vale Bakery0.7 km
  • Woodfrys Farm0.8 km
  • BAKE 50.0 km
  • Breezy Ridge Vineyard0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Dorset)8.4 km
  • Tisbury11.4 km
  • Templecombe16.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Pitts Lane0.1 km
  • Pitts Lane0.1 km