SP7 8BQ Postcode Location Details & Properties

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This article lists all information about SP7 8BQ postcode, such as Residential Properties, Schools, and nearby places. Other information listed are property sales data, trends, estimated property prices, etc.

It also covers Mailing address Info, Location Information, Map and directions, and Administrative details. You also get various information from the census like population, poverty, health index, etc.

Summary

SP7 8BQ is a residential postcode in Shaftesbury, Dorset. SP7 8BQ postcode is currently an active postcode. You can use the postcode to send mail within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean. According to the 2011 census, SP7 8BQ has 9 properties within its service area. SP7 8BQ is located in Shaftesbury Town, Dorset region with center coordinates 51.00492600, -2.20093500.

The population of SP7 8BQ postcode is 8, and all individuals are eligible to receive mail through Royal Mail Service.

Postcode belongs to SP postcode Area, SP7 District, and SP7 8 postcode Sector.

Properties in SP7 8BQ area have been sold 15 times from 1995 to 2023. To get detailed information on sales, View the sales table below.

Sample Mailing Address For SP7 8BQ Postcode
#House No/Name,
SHAFTESBURY , Dorset , SP7 8BQ

Geography And Location Details

Latitude 51.00493
Longitude -2.20093
Northing 122857
Easting 385998
Altitude 215 Meters
Grid Reference Code ST859228
Plus Code 9C3V2Q3X+XJ
Distance To Sea 20.98 mi

SP7 8BQ postcode has center coordinates [51.00493,-2.20093]. Altitude reading for the postcode is 215 Meters above sea level. The postcode location can also be represented using #ST859228 National grid reference number.

History And Statistics

Introduced 1980-01-01
Last Updated December 2023
Mail Frequency Low (Postcode Recieves < 25 Mail per day)
Postcode Range Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

This Royal mail postcode was first introduced and became servicable in 1980-01-01. Total number of mails recieved in SP7 8BQ is less than 25 mails per day. Mails getting delivered may take longer than normal as per Royal Mail records. Postcode range is limited to one specified apartment or building exactly at specified lat,long.

Census Statistics

Households 6
Population 8
Rural / Urban Rural town and fringe
Poverty Ratio (IOMD)
13189 / 32241
Census Output Area E00103672
Built Up Area Shaftesbury
Built Up SubDivision N/A
Lower Layer Output Super Area North Dorset 003A
Middle Layer Output Super Area Shaftesbury

This location is a rural town and fringe. According to 2011 census, 40.91% of the people in SP7 8BQ is below poverty.

Components Of Postcode

Postcode Area SP
Postcode District SP7
Postcode Sector SP7 8

Adminstration And Postcode Areas

Country England
County Dorset
District Dorset
Ward Shaftesbury Town
Parish Shaftesbury
Local Authority N/A
Constituency North Dorset
Region South West
ITL Level 2 Dorset and Somerset
ITL Level 3 Dorset

Amenities Available In SP7 8BQ


Work Place

Nearby Work Area Blandford Forum and Gillingham
Average Income £40400

Railway Station

Station Gillingham (Dorset)
Distance To Station 3.71 mi

Safety & Water Facilities

Police Force Dorset
Water Company Wessex Water
Sewage Company N/A

Schools Nearby

School Name Postcode
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury SP7 8HQ

Property Sales In SP7 8BQ


Address Property Type Price Date
2 MAGDALENE LANE, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8BQ Semi Detached (Freehold) £43,000
£57,500
£153,000
£197,500
1996-03-29
1999-11-01
2003-06-18
2018-04-26
ELSTEAD, 2A, MAGDALENE LANE, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8BQ Detached (Freehold) £82,000
£250,000
1999-11-12
2009-06-05
3A MAGDALENE LANE, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8BQ Flat / Maisonette (Leasehold) £48,500
£59,950
£97,000
2002-10-21
2003-01-24
2015-02-04
4 MAGDALENE LANE, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8BQ Terraced (Freehold) £190,000
£236,000
£240,000
£545,000
2004-11-05
2006-07-26
2015-01-12
2023-09-13
10 FLAT 3, MAGDALENE LANE, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8BQ Terraced (Freehold) £117,972
2004-03-11
3B MAGDALENE LANE, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8BQ Flat / Maisonette (Leasehold) £120,000
2017-06-23

Demographic of property sales [1995-2023]


Latest Property Sales Value


Average Property Price in 2023 328913 GBP
Average Price of Flats in 2023 164938 GBP
Average Price of Terraced property in 2023 272044 GBP
Average Price of Semi-Detached property in 2023 329469 GBP
Average Price of Detached Property in 2023 520122 GBP

Public Transport Near SP7 8BQ


Bus Stops

Stop Location Distance
The Town Hall
High Street, Shaftesbury
271.01 metres
The Town Hall
High Street, Shaftesbury
285.04 metres
Bell Street Car Park
Shaftesbury
324.97 metres
Post Office
Shaftesbury
496.52 metres
John Shoobridge Court
Bleke Street, Ivy Cross
579.09 metres

Railway Stations

Station Location Distance
Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station
Gillingham
5.98 km
Tisbury Rail Station
Tisbury
10.57 km

Airports

Airport Location Distance
Bournemouth International Airport
Bournemouth International Airport
36.23 km

Other Postcodes Nearby


Postcode Distance from SP7 8BQ
(In Meters)
SP7 8HN 440.83
SP7 8HJ 348.57
SP7 8HQ 354.97
SP7 8HW 305.06
SP7 8LF 432.48
SP7 8LA 314.86
SP7 8HH 262.96
SP7 8HF 219.32
SP7 8HP 211.42
SP7 8HR 216.62

Frequently Asked Questions


You can send mail to anyone living in SP7 8BQ through Royal Mail Service.

  • Copy the sample address and add property name/number to it.
  • if required add the recipient's name.
  • You can also browse the list of properties to find out the exact address.
  • Once you have noted down the address write it down on your To section of the envelope.
  • Drop the envelope in your nearest post office.

To calculate distance between your current location and SP7 8BQ just follow this link

The recent average sale price of a property in SP7 8BQ is 328913 GBP. But pricing may vary depending on the property type, For more details check the above table.

Find all schools near the postcode listed in the schools section of this article.

Its located in Shaftesbury, Dorset. View the map section for more details.

There are 6 properties in SP7 8BQ as per Royal mail database.

To get directions to reach SP7 8BQ follow this link.

SHAFTESBURY