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SP7 0JA

St James

Beacon

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Overview

Postcode SP7 0JA is located in a rural hamlet, within the Beacon ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster is £54,928 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Dorset), about 3.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Rolt (Millennium Green).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,083 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.5%

Approximately 5.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster is £54,928 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SP7 0JA.

Flood risk

No risk

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster near SP7 0JA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Gillingham (Dorset) located about 3.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SP7 0JA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miRolt (Millennium Green)SmallWalking directions to Rolt (Millennium Green)

Area Profile

Population
140
Population density
23.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.52(0%)
Other crime
9.33(+465%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.24(-72%)
Public order
4.24(-35%)
Other theft
3.39(-40%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
132
94.29%
Other
3
2.14%
Other White
2
1.43%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.71%
Irish
1
0.71%
Total population: 140

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
54
46.55%
Level 3 (A level)
20
17.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
14.66%
No qualifications
11
9.48%
Apprenticeship
9
7.76%
Total 16+ residents: 116

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
22
40%
Owns with a mortgage
19
34.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
18.18%
Other social rented
3
5.45%
Other forms of private rent
1
1.82%
Total households: 55

Property prices in Beacon

Median price£497,500
Price per sq ft£363
Sales (last 12 months)48
Typical range (middle 50%)£375K – £689K

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £497,500 (about £363 per square foot) in Beacon area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,015,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Beacon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£633,500£365
Semi-Detached8£382,500£387
Terraced4£347,500£281
Flats2£337,500£215

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Beacon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beacon.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£442,500£274,500£300,000
2017£500,000£350,650£273,750
2018£525,000£257,500£447,500
2019£501,250£312,000£315,000
2020£502,500£287,575£282,500
2021£611,250£351,080£345,000
2022£675,000£360,000£380,000
2023£635,000£431,250£390,000
2024£432,498£375,000£370,000
2025£621,000£375,000£347,500
2026£665,000£450,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beacon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beacon.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£275£254£304
2017£289£261£342
2018£300£264£407
2019£297£284£318
2020£307£258£273
2021£357£315£340
2022£402£351£425
2023£420£354£495
2024£318£347£354
2025£353£365£361
2026£359£200
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beacon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Beacon in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SP7 0JA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SP7 0JA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 2025The Cottage, Church Farm, Foyle Hill, Shaftesbury, SP7 0AGDetachedFreehold£190,000
24 Mar 2026Shaston House, St James Street, Shaftesbury, SP7 8HLDetachedFreehold£835,000
27 Jun 20251, St Johns Hill, Shaftesbury, SP7 8HGSemi-DetachedFreehold£505,000
31 Jul 2025Bramble House, Raspberry Lane, Shaftesbury, SP7 8HNDetachedFreehold£990,000
20 Aug 2025Beech Trees, 51, Breach Lane, Shaftesbury, SP7 8LFDetachedFreehold£825,000

Schools

In the SP7 0JA postcode area, located within Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SP7 0JA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryThe Abbey CofE VA Primary School, ShaftesburyVoluntary aided school

Good

0.8 miSecondaryShaftesbury SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dorset district (2025-26).

Band A£1,754
Band B£2,046
Band C£2,338
Band D£2,630
Band E£3,215
Band F£3,799
Band G£4,384
Band H£5,261

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SP7 0JA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jane Somper

Beacon - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Simon Hoare

North Dorset - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictDorsetE06000059
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth DorsetE14001388
WardBeaconE05012682
ParishCannE04003397
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Child Okeford & Iwerne MinsterE02004259
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dorset 006DE01020460
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SP7 0JA

Is SP7 0JA (Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster) safe?

The area around SP7 0JA records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other crime.

What is the average house price near SP7 0JA?

The median sale price around SP7 0JA in Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster is £497,500 (about £363 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SP7 0JA?

There are 2 schools close to SP7 0JA, including The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury (Good) and Shaftesbury School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SP7 0JA?

SP7 0JA scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,083 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SP7 0JA (Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Dorset covering SP7 0JA is Simon Hoare (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jane Somper (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.