Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

REYNOLDS RISE, SP7 8GN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REYNOLDS RISE, SP7 8GN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 8GN spans multiple life stages — average age 31, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SP7 8GN is a safe, established residential area on Reynolds Rise, 0.2km from Butt's Knap in Shaftesbury. Administratively it sits within Shaftesbury Town ward and the North Dorset constituency.

The people who live in SP7 8GN are typical of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £293k.

Census 2021 statistics for SP7 8GN 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 8GN. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 269,500

4 sales · Mean £ 266,000

Detached

£ 312,500

4 sales · Mean £ 311,937

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

SP7 8GN has low crime rates — 29 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 behaviour42
Violence and sexual offences31
Criminal damage and arson6
Burglary4
Drugs4

school Local Schools

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Shaftesbury School

Good967 pupils0.8 km
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Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School

Good345 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Royal Chase Hotel0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Royal British Legion0.7 km
  • Shaftesbury Sports Club Ltd.1.0 km
  • The Half Moon0.3 km
  • Shaftesbury Football Club1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Spar0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Thai Kitchen0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Golden Fish1.0 km
  • Louise Cowling Hospitality0.8 km
  • Open House Shaftesbury0.9 km
  • Oriental Express0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Dorset)7.4 km
  • Tisbury9.4 km
  • Templecombe16.8 km

Bus Stops

  • The Maltings0.2 km
  • Mampitts Lane0.2 km
  • The Maltings0.2 km
  • Half Moon Inn0.4 km
  • Pix Mead Gardens0.4 km