SP7 8FU is a safe, established residential area on Indus Road, 0.4km from Butt's Knap in Shaftesbury. Administratively it sits within Shaftesbury Town ward and the North Dorset constituency.
This is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £256k, up 28.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SP7 8FU are sourced from Output Area E00183047 (shared with 1 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
INDUS ROAD, SP7 8FU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for INDUS ROAD, SP7 8FU.
181
27
£ 43,600 /yr
57%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SP7 8FU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 27, 46% 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. Property prices are trending up 28.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SP7 8FU. The average age is 26.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 260,000
11 sales · Mean £ 249,681
Terraced
£ 222,500
6 sales · Mean £ 215,166
Detached
£ 350,000
1 sales · Mean £ 350,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SP7 8FU has low crime rates — 32 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 Church of England Primary School
Shaftesbury School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Royal Chase Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Royal British Legion0.6 km
- Shaftesbury Sports Club Ltd.0.9 km
- The Half Moon0.7 km
- Shaftesbury Football Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- KFC0.9 km
- Old Bakery Restaurant0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Thai Kitchen0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Amys Traditional Takeaway0.9 km
- Chutneys0.9 km
- Ivy Cross Greggs0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Family Kebab And Pizza House0.9 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Central Stores0.9 km
- Ivy Cross Asda on the Move0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
- Spar0.3 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- The Southern Co-Operative0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gillingham (Dorset)7.1 km
- Tisbury9.2 km
- Templecombe16.7 km
Bus Stops
- Mampitts Lane0.3 km
- Imber Road0.3 km
- Imber Road0.4 km
- Nettlecombe0.5 km
- Nettlecombe0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SP78FU · Data under Open Government Licence