Postcode SP7 0PA is located in a rural village, within the Beacon ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster is £48,300 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Dorset) located about 6.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster has a high 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.
Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 64.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 24.8% 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.
The average income of residents in Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster is £48,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SP7 0PA.
Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster near SP7 0PA has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gillingham (Dorset) located about 6.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 in Beacon area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,655,337.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 49 | £550,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £365,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £445,000 |
| Terraced | 10 | £352,500 |
10 year median price trend in Beacon
In the SP7 0PA postcode area, located within Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.