SP7 0DS is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Melbury, East in Dorset. Administratively it sits within Beacon ward and the North Dorset constituency.
For serious buyers, SP7 0DS is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Average house prices are around £357k.
Census 2021 statistics for SP7 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00103713 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SP7 0DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SP7 0DS.
299
52
£ 48,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
SP7 0DS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £357k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SP7 0DS. 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
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
Semi-Detached
£ 357,159
1 sales · Mean £ 357,159
Detached
£ 560,000
1 sales · Mean £ 560,000
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gillingham (Dorset)9.8 km
- Tisbury10.4 km
- Templecombe18.2 km
Bus Stops
- White Pit Lane0.1 km
- White Pit Lane0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SP70DS · Data under Open Government Licence