Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

HUNTERS MEAD, SP7 9QG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HUNTERS MEAD, SP7 9QG.

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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

A sought-after, premium postcode. SP7 9QG's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £410k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £410k 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 9QG is a sought-after residential area on Hunters Mead, 0.3km from Coppleridge in Motcombe. Administratively it sits within Gillingham ward and the North Dorset constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SP7, SP7 9QG offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 £410k. 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 9QG 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 9QG. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 389,950

9 sales · Mean £ 369,105

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

SP7 9QG 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 offences4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Motcombe CofE Primary School

Good182 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Coppleridge Inn0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Dorset)3.6 km
  • Tisbury10.4 km
  • Templecombe14.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Stainers Mead0.1 km
  • Stainers Mead0.1 km
  • Elm Close0.1 km
  • Elm Close0.1 km
  • Paddock Way0.4 km