SP7 9HQ is in Sedgehill, Shaftesbury and North Dorset district. SP7 9HQ is located in the Nadder Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Wiltshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sedgehill, Shaftesbury, SP7 9HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SP7 9HQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 54.8% | 52.5% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 45.2% | 47.5% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 | 20.8% | 26.1% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.7% | 47.9% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 10.6% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 15.4% | 13.7% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.1% | 40.2% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 31% | 29.6% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 20.7% | 16.5% | -4.2% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 8.7% | 5.6% | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 5% | 4.0% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
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 | 32.5% | 22.5% | -10.0% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.7% | 9.9% | 3.2% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 9.9% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 20.8% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 25.7% | 1.9% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.6% | 99.1% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 92.4% | 94.7% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 95% | 3.3% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 0.6% | -7.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.5% | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32% | 37.2% | -5.2% |
| Christian | 59% | 46.2% | 12.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around SP7 9HQ was 29.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.4% lower than the Mere average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
SP7 9HQ has the 6th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Mere and the 614th lowest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.6%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dewberry Cottage, Shaftesbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2022-11-11 | £603,876 |
| Peakes Farm, Shaftesbury, Wiltshire Other, an established residential building | £1,909,000 | 2017-06-23 | £2,125,686 |
| Dewberry Cottage, Shaftesbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2009-07-10 | £428,975 |
| Martlets Farm, Shaftesbury, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2002-07-22 | £1,016,518 |
SP7 9HQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 9HQ 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 9HQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 114 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motcombe CofE Primary School Church Road , Motcombe SP7 9NT | 3out of 4 | 2,575 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Semley , SP7 9AU | 3out of 4 | 3,568 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School Wincombe Lane , SP7 8PZ | 2out of 4 | 4,211 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School Pheasant Way , Shaftesbury Road SP8 4LP | 3out of 4 | 4,619 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury St James's Street , SP7 8HQ | 3out of 4 | 5,140 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillingham School Hardings Lane , SP8 4QP | 3out of 4 | 5,033 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury School Salisbury Road , SP7 8ER | 3out of 4 | 5,219 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Regis Preparatory School Motcombe Park , SP7 9QA | - not rated | 3,138 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 10.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 90.0% |
| Median download speed | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 27.87 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 27.87 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 2.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 4.05 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.