Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

SHAFTESBURY ROAD, SP7 9NP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHAFTESBURY ROAD, SP7 9NP.

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

360

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 51,200 /yr

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Employed

55%

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.

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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SP7 9NP combines high owner-occupation (68%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

SP7 9NP is a well-regarded residential area on Shaftesbury Road, 0.6km from Long Cross in Motcombe. Administratively it sits within Gillingham ward and the North Dorset constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SP7, SP7 9NP 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.

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 9NP are sourced from Output Area E00103656 (shared with 18 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 9NP. 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

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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school Local Schools

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Motcombe CofE Primary School

Good182 pupils1.4 km
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The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury

Good195 pupils1.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Dorset)4.8 km
  • Tisbury10.8 km
  • Templecombe14.4 km