Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

ELM HILL, SP7 9HR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELM HILL, SP7 9HR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

295

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 51,200 /yr

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Employed

53%

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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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SP7 9HR combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£402k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £402k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

SP7 9HR is a sought-after residential area on Elm Hill, 0.3km from Coppleridge in Motcombe. Administratively it sits within Gillingham ward and the North Dorset constituency.

For serious buyers, SP7 9HR is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £402k. 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 9HR are sourced from Output Area E00103657 (shared with 17 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 9HR. The average age is 48.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 370,000

6 sales · Mean £ 376,250

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

SP7 9HR has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Motcombe CofE Primary School

Good182 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Coppleridge Inn0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Dorset)3.7 km
  • Tisbury10.2 km
  • Templecombe14.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Elm Close0.2 km
  • Elm Close0.2 km
  • Stainers Mead0.4 km
  • Stainers Mead0.4 km