Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

INDUS ROAD, SP7 8FU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for INDUS ROAD, SP7 8FU.

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Population

181

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 43,600 /yr

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Employed

57%

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

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7/10
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8/10
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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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1/10
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4/10
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5/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Anti-social behaviour46
Violence and sexual offences39
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

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Royal Chase Hotel0.6 km
local_bar

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

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • KFC0.9 km
  • Old Bakery Restaurant0.9 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Thai Kitchen0.7 km
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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
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Central Stores0.9 km
  • Ivy Cross Asda on the Move0.9 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Spar0.3 km
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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