Living in SP7, Dorset
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SP7 in Dorset. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
House price index data isn't available for this area right now.
What actually sold around SP7
169 recorded home sales on the streets around central SP7 in the last 2 years, with a median of £260,000 and a range from £98,000 to £650,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 JEANNEAU CLOSE, SP7 8PQ | terraced | £200,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 36 TEN ACRES, SP7 8PW | terraced | £125,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 48 LINDEN PARK, SP7 8QZ | detached | £490,000 | 2026-05-07 |
| 3 THE RICKYARD, SP7 8FW | detached | £295,000 | 2026-05-07 |
| 34 NETTLECOMBE, SP7 8PR | terraced | £220,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 92 LINDEN PARK, SP7 8RN | detached | £440,000 | 2026-04-23 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
7 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaftesbury School | Secondary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Motcombe CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.0 mi |
| The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury | Primary | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
| Port Regis Preparatory School | Primary | Not rated | 1.7 mi |
| Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 2.7 mi |
4 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Port Regis Preparatory School.
All 1 fee-paying schools near SP7, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 15.4% |
| Skilled trades | 15.2% |
| Elementary occupations | 13.7% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.9% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
64 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SP7 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Dorset's figures.
Common questions about SP7
What do houses actually sell for in SP7?
The median of 169 recorded sales around central SP7 in the last 2 years is £260,000, ranging from £98,000 to £650,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SP7?
7 schools sit within 3 miles of central SP7, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SP7?
64 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SP7 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is SP7 at risk of flooding?
Central SP7 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SP7 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £260,000; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 64 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SP7 safe?
64 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SP7 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SP7 or SP8, SP7 or DT10, SP7 or BA8.
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