SP7 8GD is a safe, established residential area on Caldwell Close, 0.3km from Butt's Knap in Shaftesbury. Administratively it sits within Shaftesbury Town ward and the North Dorset constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SP7 8GD is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 28) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £323k, down 4.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SP7 8GD are sourced from Output Area E00183060 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CALDWELL CLOSE, SP7 8GD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CALDWELL CLOSE, SP7 8GD.
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28
£ 43,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SP7 8GD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 42% of tenure in SP7 8GD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 4.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SP7 8GD. The average age is 27.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 316,000
3 sales · Mean £ 308,000
Detached
£ 375,000
1 sales · Mean £ 375,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SP7 8GD has low crime rates — 28 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Royal Chase Hotel0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Royal British Legion0.7 km
- The Half Moon0.2 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
- Spar0.4 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- The Southern Co-Operative0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Louise Cowling Hospitality0.7 km
- Open House Shaftesbury1.0 km
- Oriental Express0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gillingham (Dorset)7.4 km
- Tisbury9.4 km
- Templecombe16.8 km
Bus Stops
- The Maltings0.1 km
- The Maltings0.1 km
- Mampitts Lane0.3 km
- Half Moon Inn0.4 km
- Pix Mead Gardens0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SP78GD · Data under Open Government Licence