The Green, Shaftesbury, SP7 8DG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SP7 8DG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.3%	52.9%	-0.4%	51.0%	1.9%
Male	46.7%	47.1%	0.4%	49.0%	-1.9%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of SP7 8DG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	33.2%	26.5%	-6.7%	37.9%	-11.4%
Married: Opposite sex	44.4%	51.9%	7.5%	44.2%	7.7%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	2.7%	3%	0.3%	2.2%	0.8%
Divorced	11.7%	8%	-3.7%	9.1%	-1.1%
Widowed	7.2%	9.8%	2.6%	6.1%	3.7%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	44.1%	47%	2.9%	48.4%	-1.4%
Good health	35.6%	36.1%	0.5%	33.6%	2.5%
Fair health	15.6%	13.2%	-2.4%	12.7%	0.5%
Bad health	4.1%	3%	-1.1%	4.0%	-1.0%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	18.8%	12%	-6.8%	18.2%	-6.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.1%	11.2%	-4.9%	9.6%	1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.8%	16.6%	-2.2%	13.4%	3.2%
Apprenticeship	3.6%	6.9%	3.3%	5.3%	1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.7%	17.8%	2.1%	16.9%	0.9%
Degree or Similar	19.7%	32.4%	12.7%	33.8%	-1.4%
Other	7.2%	3.1%	-4.1%	2.8%	0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Other Asian	1.5%	0.3%	-1.2%	1.6%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
White	97.4%	97.3%	-0.1%	81.4%	15.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.1%	1.6%
Arab	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94.4%	94.9%	0.5%	83.2%	11.7%
European Union	0.7%	3.4%	2.7%	6.1%	-2.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	1.5%	1%	-0.5%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	3%	0.3%	-2.7%	5.6%	-5.3%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.4%	94.9%	0.5%	83.2%	11.7%
10+ Years	0%	2.7%	2.7%	9.8%	-7.1%
5-10 Years	1.9%	1.3%	-0.6%	2.9%	-1.6%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3%	1%	-2.0%	1.9%	-0.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.1%	76.7%	7.4%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Other EU countries	1.4%	1.5%	-0.1%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	13.9%	13.5%	0.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.1%	37.2%	-3.1%
Christian	53.4%	46.2%	7.2%
Jewish	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Other religion	2.4%	0.6%	1.8%
Not answered	9.1%	6.0%	3.1%

Safety

Is SP7 8DG dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around SP7 8DG was 36.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.5% lower than the Beacon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

SP7 8DG has the 38th highest crime rate of 112 local areas in Beacon and the 624th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£43,600

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in SP7 8DG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Dorset.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Green, Shaftesbury, SP7 8DG

Estimated Average Property Prices for SP7 8DG

Average Price
£402,227

Semi-Detached
£487,170

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£406,469

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£304,613

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales in SP7 8DG

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
41 Melbury Beacon View, Shaftesbury, Dorset Detached, a newly built property	£410,000	2025-05-23	£426,814
19 Melbury Beacon View, Shaftesbury, Dorset Detached, a newly built property	£375,000	2025-02-28	£383,127
40 Melbury Beacon View, Shaftesbury, Dorset Detached, a newly built property	£415,150	2024-10-25	£426,347
34 Melbury Beacon View, Shaftesbury, Dorset Detached, a newly built property	£440,000	2024-10-25	£451,867
15 Melbury Beacon View, Shaftesbury, Dorset Detached, a newly built property	£330,000	2024-09-30	£342,453

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SP7 8DG

Employment

SP7 8DG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

SP7 8DG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in SP7 8DG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	90
Full-Time Employee	58
Self-Employed	45
Part-Time Employee	25
Looking after home or family	13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	10
Unemployed	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Other	4
Student (economically inactive)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Human health and social work activities	20
Other	19
Construction	13
Education	13
Manufacturing	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Transport and storage	3
Information and communication	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School Wincombe Lane , SP7 8PZ	2out of 4	822 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury St James's Street , SP7 8HQ	3out of 4	915 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Motcombe CofE Primary School Church Road , Motcombe SP7 9NT	3out of 4	2,890 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ludwell Primary School Coronation Drive , Ludwell SP7 9ND	- not rated	4,571 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Semley , SP7 9AU	3out of 4	4,935 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Shaftesbury School Salisbury Road , SP7 8ER	3out of 4	773 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Port Regis Preparatory School Motcombe Park , SP7 9QA	- not rated	2,240 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Filomena's	59A High Street	149 yd
Gusto	54 High Street	155 yd
Black Cactus Shaftesbury	High Street Bakery And Cafe, 58A High Street	155 yd
John Peel Cafe	52 High Street	155 yd
Chutneys	28 Salisbury Street	166 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Shaftesbury Football Club	Shaftesbury Football Club Coppice Street	94 yd
Pitchers, Shaftesbury Sports Club Ltd	Shaftesbury Football Club Coppice Street	94 yd
Santonino Trattoria	1 Mustons Lane	210 yd
The Mitre	23 High Street	307 yd
Shaston Social Club Ltd	Shaston Social Club Ltd Bleke Street	359 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Golden Fish	17 Coppice Street	94 yd
Open House Shaftesbury	Fathers House Shaftesbury Christys Lane	326 yd
China Cottage	4 Bell Street	329 yd
Costa Coffee	Units 8-9, Gold Hill House, 21 High Street	373 yd
Family Kebab And Pizza House	Family Kebab And Pizza House Ivy Cross	441 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Morrisons Daily	Morrisons Daily Bell Street	206 yd
Tesco	Tesco Stores Ltd Christys Lane	431 yd
The Southern Co-Operative	Unit 1, Beaufoy House, 1 Beaufoy Close	570 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Shaftesbury Oasis Swimming Pool Barton Hill	swimming pool	182 yd
Shaftesbury Football Club OLD BOUNDARY ROAD	grass pitches	253 yd
Shaftesbury Leisure Centre (Shaftesbury) (Closed) Salisbury Road	health and fitness suite	636 yd
Shaftesbury School Salisbury Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	649 yd
Shaftesbury Church Of England Primary School WINCOMBE LANE	grass pitches, swimming pool	784 yd

Broadband

We haven't found any broadband statistics for this postcode.

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of SP7 8DG