SP7 8BZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Pix Mead Gardens, 0.3km from Butt's Knap in Shaftesbury. Administratively it sits within Shaftesbury Town ward and the North Dorset constituency.
For serious buyers, SP7 8BZ is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 80% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £477k, down 26.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SP7 8BZ are sourced from Output Area E00183083 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PIX MEAD GARDENS, SP7 8BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PIX MEAD GARDENS, SP7 8BZ.
120
52
£ 43,600 /yr
32%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SP7 8BZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £477k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £477k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 26.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SP7 8BZ. The average age is 51.8. 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
Detached
£ 380,000
9 sales · Mean £ 393,222
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SP7 8BZ has low crime rates — 26 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
Shaftesbury School
Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Royal Chase Hotel0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Royal British Legion0.5 km
- Shaftesbury Sports Club Ltd.0.8 km
- The Half Moon0.2 km
- Shaftesbury Football Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Filomena's1.0 km
- Old Bakery Restaurant0.8 km
- Thai Kitchen0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Chutneys0.8 km
- Golden Fish0.8 km
- Louise Cowling Hospitality0.4 km
- Open House Shaftesbury0.9 km
- Oriental Express0.6 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
- Spar0.3 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- The Southern Co-Operative0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gillingham (Dorset)7.2 km
- Tisbury9.7 km
- Templecombe16.5 km
Bus Stops
- Pix Mead Gardens0.1 km
- Half Moon Inn0.1 km
- The Maltings0.2 km
- The Maltings0.2 km
- Mampitts Road0.3 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: SP78BZ · Data under Open Government Licence