SP7 postcode: what it's like to live there
The SP7 district covers Shaftesbury, Shillingstone, Tisbury. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 5 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£325k
England £300k
Recorded crime
56
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
6.0 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£38,500
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
81%
of homes
Council tax
£2,795
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
23 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in SP7
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£417k
Semi-detached
£302k
Terraced
£230k
Flat
£157k
Primary schools in SP7
- Ludwell Primary School · SP7 9ND · Good (2024) · Bottom 2% in England
- Motcombe CofE Primary School · SP7 9NT · Good (2023) · Bottom 23% in England
- Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School · SP7 9AU · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 24% in England
- Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School · SP7 8PZ · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Bottom 5% in England
- St Andrew's Church of England Primary School · SP7 0PF · Good or better in every area (2024)
- The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury · SP7 8HQ · Remains Good (2022) · Top 48% in England
Secondary schools in SP7
- Shaftesbury School · SP7 8ER · Good (2023) · Bottom 21% in England
Fee-paying schools in SP7
- Coombe House School · SP7 9LP · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
- Port Regis Preparatory School · SP7 9QA · Inspected by ISI
Nurseries and pre-schools in SP7
- Flying Start Nurseries · SP7 8AE · Good (Ofsted)
- Shaftesbury Children Centre Nursery · SP7 8PZ · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Stagecoach Shaftesbury · SP7 8BW
- Fontmell Magna Under Fives · SP7 0PF · Outstanding (Ofsted)
Neighbourhoods in SP7
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of SP7 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaftesbury | 44% | £276k | Average | 18 min |
| Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster | 19% | £400k | Very low | 34 min |
| Tisbury, Donhead & Tollard Royal | 17% | £440k | Low | 29 min |
| Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe | 13% | £325k | Very low | 21 min |
| Mere & East Knoyle | 8% | £420k | Low | 19 min |
Questions
Where is the SP7 postcode?
SP7 covers 5 neighbourhoods in Shaftesbury, Shillingstone, Tisbury, with 638 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in SP7?
The typical home price across SP7's neighbourhoods is £325k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in SP7?
6 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a SP7 postcode, plus 2 fee-paying.