SP7 0QL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Copse Corner, 0.2km from Stour Row in Dorset. Administratively it sits within Beacon ward and the North Dorset constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SP7, SP7 0QL offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £370k.
Census 2021 statistics for SP7 0QL are sourced from Output Area E00103727 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COPSE CORNER, SP7 0QL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COPSE CORNER, SP7 0QL.
261
51
£ 51,200 /yr
51%
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 0QL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 82% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SP7 0QL. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 305,000
2 sales · Mean £ 305,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
SP7 0QL has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Stower Provost Community School
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gillingham (Dorset)5.0 km
- Templecombe11.1 km
- Tisbury15.0 km
Bus Stops
- Telephone Kiosk0.4 km
- Telephone Kiosk0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SP70QL · Data under Open Government Licence