Old Lower Blandford Road, Shaftesbury, SP7 8GA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SP7 8GA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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	51.5%	53.4%	1.9%	51.0%	2.4%
Male	48.5%	46.6%	-1.9%	49.0%	-2.4%

Partnership Status

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

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	48.8%	39.7%	-9.1%	37.9%	1.8%
Married: Opposite sex	27.3%	28.5%	1.2%	44.2%	-15.7%
Separated	2.4%	5%	2.6%	2.2%	2.8%
Divorced	12.2%	17.9%	5.7%	9.1%	8.8%
Widowed	9.3%	8.9%	-0.4%	6.1%	2.8%

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	38.4%	35.3%	-3.1%	48.4%	-13.1%
Good health	38.9%	39.7%	0.8%	33.6%	6.1%
Fair health	17.5%	17.2%	-0.3%	12.7%	4.5%
Bad health	4.4%	5.9%	1.5%	4.0%	1.9%
Very bad health	0.9%	2%	1.1%	1.2%	0.8%

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	17.6%	23%	5.4%	18.2%	4.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.7%	9%	-2.7%	9.6%	-0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.5%	23.6%	2.1%	13.4%	10.2%
Apprenticeship	2%	3.9%	1.9%	5.3%	-1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.7%	11.8%	-1.9%	16.9%	-5.1%
Degree or Similar	22.9%	28.1%	5.2%	33.8%	-5.7%
Other	10.7%	0.6%	-10.1%	2.8%	-2.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	12.2%	5.8%	-6.4%	0.7%	5.1%
Other Asian	0%	1%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.6%
Black African	4.8%	1.9%	-2.9%	2.5%	-0.6%
Other Black	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Mixed White and Asian	1.7%	2.4%	0.7%	0.8%	1.6%
Mixed White and African	1.7%	0.5%	-1.2%	0.4%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.4%	1%	0.6%	0.8%	0.2%
White	76.9%	84.5%	7.6%	81.4%	3.1%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.1%	-0.1%
Roma	0%	1%	1.0%	0.2%	0.8%
Arab	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.6%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 80.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.7%	80.2%	5.5%	83.2%	-3.0%
European Union	4.8%	6.8%	2.0%	6.1%	0.7%
Africa	4.8%	2.9%	-1.9%	2.7%	0.2%
Middle East and Asia	13.5%	9.2%	-4.3%	5.6%	3.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.5%	-0.4%	1.3%	-0.8%
Oceania	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
British Overseas	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	74.7%	81%	6.3%	83.2%	-2.2%
10+ Years	14.4%	8.8%	-5.6%	9.8%	-1.0%
5-10 Years	5.7%	0%	-5.7%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1.7%	1.5%	-0.2%	2.2%	-0.7%
Less than 2 years	3.5%	8.8%	5.3%	1.9%	6.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.8%	76.7%	0.1%
Italy	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Portugal	3.4%	0.5%	2.9%
Poland	2.4%	1.3%	1.1%
Other EU countries	1%	1.5%	-0.5%
Eastern Asia	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
No passport held	15%	13.5%	1.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.7%	37.2%	4.5%
Christian	44.7%	46.2%	-1.5%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Hindu	0.5%	1.7%	-1.2%
Jewish	2.4%	0.5%	1.9%
Other religion	1.9%	0.6%	1.3%
Not answered	8.3%	6.0%	2.3%

Safety

Is Old Lower Blandford Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Lower Blandford Road was 149.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.7% higher than the Shaftesbury Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Old Lower Blandford Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Shaftesbury Town and the 85th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.5%.

🔎 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 8GA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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

Average property prices on Old Lower Blandford Road are based on 10 property sales since the beginning of 1995. 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 Old Lower Blandford Road, Shaftesbury, SP7 8GA

Estimated Average Property Prices for SP7 8GA

Average Price
£358,353

Semi-Detached
£766,357

Terraced
£222,352

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Old Lower Blandford Road

Average Price
£293,758

Semi-Detached
£793,643

Terraced
£238,216

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Old Lower Blandford Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 The Works Old Lower Blandford Road, Shaftesbury, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building	£210,000	2025-04-29	£216,885
1 The Works Old Lower Blandford Road, Shaftesbury, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building	£257,000	2023-07-13	£265,155
1 The Works Old Lower Blandford Road, Shaftesbury, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building	£245,000	2021-05-07	£287,497
2 The Works Old Lower Blandford Road, Shaftesbury, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building	£168,000	2020-09-04	£209,067
1 The Works Old Lower Blandford Road, Shaftesbury, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building	£160,000	2015-07-14	£231,724

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SP7 8GA

Employment

SP7 8GA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 8GA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 8GA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

The percentage of student residents living in SP7 8GA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Retired	75
Student (economically inactive)	28
Full-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	24
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Part-Time Employee	9
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Looking after home or family	1
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Education	12
Human health and social work activities	10
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	9
Other	8
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Manufacturing	4
Construction	3
Real estate activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Information and communication	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury St James's Street , SP7 8HQ	3out of 4	1,007 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School Wincombe Lane , SP7 8PZ	2out of 4	1,046 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Motcombe CofE Primary School Church Road , Motcombe SP7 9NT	3out of 4	3,550 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ludwell Primary School Coronation Drive , Ludwell SP7 9ND	- not rated	4,139 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Semley , SP7 9AU	3out of 4	5,185 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	114 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	2,890 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
Chutneys	28 Salisbury Street	543 yd
Filomena's	59A High Street	686 yd
Gusto	54 High Street	717 yd
Black Cactus Shaftesbury	High Street Bakery And Cafe, 58A High Street	717 yd
John Peel Cafe	52 High Street	717 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Royal British Legion	Legion Headquarters Coppice Street	326 yd
Shaftesbury Football Club	Shaftesbury Football Club Coppice Street	569 yd
Pitchers, Shaftesbury Sports Club Ltd	Shaftesbury Football Club Coppice Street	569 yd
The Half Moon	The Half Moon Inn Salisbury Road	666 yd
The Mitre	23 High Street	773 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Louise Cowling Hospitality	39 Lower Blandford Road	349 yd
Golden Fish	17 Coppice Street	569 yd
Oriental Express	Unit 2, Beaufoy House, 1 Beaufoy Close	624 yd
Open House Shaftesbury	Fathers House Shaftesbury Christys Lane	728 yd
Costa Coffee	Units 8-9, Gold Hill House, 21 High Street	812 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Stores Ltd Christys Lane	326 yd
The Southern Co-Operative	Unit 1, Beaufoy House, 1 Beaufoy Close	624 yd
Morrisons Daily	Morrisons Daily Bell Street	814 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Shaftesbury School Salisbury Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	97 yd
Shaftesbury Leisure Centre (Shaftesbury) (Closed) Salisbury Road	health and fitness suite	98 yd
Shaftesbury Football Club OLD BOUNDARY ROAD	grass pitches	482 yd
Shaftesbury Oasis Swimming Pool Barton Hill	swimming pool	843 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

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