Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

STOUR LANE, SP7 0QJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STOUR LANE, SP7 0QJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

305

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 51,200 /yr

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Employed

44%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

SP7 0QJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SP7 0QJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Stour Lane, 0.3km from Stour Row in Stour Row. Administratively it sits within Beacon ward and the North Dorset constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SP7, SP7 0QJ offers 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. 88% 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 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £420k.

Census 2021 statistics for SP7 0QJ are sourced from Output Area E00103726 (shared with 18 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 0QJ. The average age is 51.0. 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 Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 23%
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

£ 420,000

3 sales · Mean £ 393,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

SP7 0QJ has low crime rates — 1 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.

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Stower Provost Community School

Requires Improvement77 pupils1.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Dorset)4.7 km
  • Templecombe11.1 km
  • Tisbury14.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Telephone Kiosk0.5 km
  • Telephone Kiosk0.5 km