Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

SP7 0DL House Prices & Local Information

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

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

51

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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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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SP7 0DL combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£968k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

SP7 0DL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.6km from Melbury, East in Dorset. Administratively it sits within Beacon ward and the North Dorset constituency.

For serious buyers, SP7 0DL is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 85% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £968k.

Census 2021 statistics for SP7 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00103708 (shared with 20 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 0DL. The average age is 50.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 775,860

3 sales · Mean £ 968,732

Semi-Detached

£ 367,500

4 sales · Mean £ 390,625

Terraced

£ 350,000

1 sales · Mean £ 350,000

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

SP7 0DL has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Woodfrys Farm0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Dorset)9.2 km
  • Tisbury10.1 km
  • Templecombe17.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Zig-zag Corner0.3 km
  • Zig-zag Corner0.3 km
  • Melbury Motors0.4 km
  • Melbury Motors0.4 km