Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

MAPLE ROAD, SP7 8FR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAPLE ROAD, SP7 8FR.

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Population

482

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 43,600 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SP7 8FR spans multiple life stages — average age 31, moderate ownership and renting. £226k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 6.9% year-on-year.

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

SP7 8FR is a safe, established residential area on Maple Road, 0.4km from Butt's Knap in Shaftesbury. Administratively it sits within Shaftesbury Town ward and the North Dorset constituency.

This is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £226k, up 6.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SP7 8FR are sourced from Output Area E00183078 (shared with 6 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 8FR. The average age is 30.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 227,995

46 sales · Mean £ 220,718

Detached

£ 261,995

12 sales · Mean £ 258,705

Terraced

£ 197,995

9 sales · Mean £ 197,276

Flat

£ 150,000

14 sales · Mean £ 150,210

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

SP7 8FR has low crime rates — 33 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.

Anti-social behaviour46
Violence and sexual offences42
Criminal damage and arson11
Drugs6
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School

Good345 pupils0.5 km
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Shaftesbury School

Good967 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Royal Chase Hotel0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Royal British Legion0.6 km
  • Shaftesbury Sports Club Ltd.0.8 km
  • The Half Moon0.7 km
  • Shaftesbury Football Club0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Filomena's1.0 km
  • KFC0.8 km
  • Old Bakery Restaurant0.9 km
  • Gusto1.0 km
  • John Peel Cafe1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Amys Traditional Takeaway0.8 km
  • Chutneys0.9 km
  • Ivy Cross Greggs0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Family Kebab And Pizza House0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Bargains1.0 km
  • Central Stores0.8 km
  • Ivy Cross Asda on the Move0.8 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Seasons of Shaftesbury1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Dorset)7.0 km
  • Tisbury9.2 km
  • Templecombe16.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Mampitts Lane0.3 km
  • Imber Road0.3 km
  • Imber Road0.3 km
  • Nettlecombe0.4 km
  • Nettlecombe0.4 km