SP7 9HE is a well-regarded residential area on Semley Road, 0.9km from Little Down in Motcombe. Administratively it sits within Gillingham ward and the North Dorset constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SP7, SP7 9HE offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 68% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Average house prices are around £275k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for SP7 9HE are sourced from Output Area E00103656 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SEMLEY ROAD, SP7 9HE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEMLEY ROAD, SP7 9HE.
360
43
£ 51,200 /yr
55%
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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SP7 9HE combines high owner-occupation (68%), strong property values (£275k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SP7 9HE. The average age is 42.6. 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: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 275,000
1 sales · Mean £ 275,000
school Local Schools
Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Skevy's Cafe0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gillingham (Dorset)6.0 km
- Tisbury8.7 km
- Templecombe16.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SP79HE · Data under Open Government Licence