salisbury SP7 Postcodes
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Salisbury (SP7)
The SP7 postcode area is located in the Salisbury postcode town region, within the county of Dorset, and contains a total of 757 individual postcodes.
There are 66 electoral wards in the SP7 postcode area, including Andover, Fordingbridge, Gillingham, Salisbury, Shaftesbury, Tidworth which come under the local authority of the North Dorset Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 26% of people in SP7 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of SP7 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
SP7 is a postcode district located within the SP postcode area in the United Kingdom. It covers the eastern part of the Salisbury district in the English county of Wiltshire. The SP7 postcode district is roughly rectangular in shape and covers the villages of Berwick St James, Chilmark, Clyffe Pypard, Donhead St Andrew, Donhead St Mary, Emmaus, East Knoyle, Fifield Bavant, Hurstbourne Tarrant, Little Doune, Nunton, Teffont Evias, Tisbury, Tollard Royal, Todber and Semley, Zeals, Woodyates, as well as small parts of Mere and Sedgehill.
SP7 is a predominantly rural area, with 90.3% of the postcode district's residential population being made up of detached, semi-detached, and terraced housing – all of which are typically surrounded by majestic Wiltshire scenery. Agriculture also lies at the heart of the community and is a big influence in the local economy.
The SP7 postcode district is a popular tourist destination due to its rural scenery and numerous small towns with historic charm. Sites of particular interest and natural beauty include the chalk landscape of the nearby Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Stourhead House and gardens, Wilton House, and Wiltshire's famous White Horses, which are located around Salisbury Plain.
Public facilities and services within the postcode district are relatively limited, with the main centre of activity being Tisbury, which is home to a range of small shops, a post office, several churches, and the thriving George and Dragon pub. Further afield, Salisbury – which lies just outside the postcode district – is well-served with supermarkets, retail parks, schools, and leisure activities.
Public transport options within the SP7 postcode district are improved by regular bus services connecting Tisbury to the nearby towns of Salisbury, Shaftesbury, and Warminster. The regular service to Salisbury provides direct access to a mainline railway station, with regular trains connecting to Cardiff, London, and many other destinations.
The postcode district also provides good links to the rest of the UK via the nearby A303, which provides regular connections to Bristol, Exeter, and beyond. In addition to this, SP7 lies close to the nearby A36, providing direct access to the A37 and M27 motorway.
Demographics
Dorset
SP7 is located in the county of Dorset, in England.
Dorset has a total population of 771,900, making it the 31st largest county in the UK.
Dorset has a total area of 1024 square miles, and a population density of 290 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | SP7 |
| Postal Town | Salisbury |
| MSOA Name | North Dorset 005 |
| LSOA Name | North Dorset 005D |
| County | Dorset |
| Region | Dorset |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | North Dorset |
| Area Classification | Mainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%) |
SP7 Electoral Wards
The postal region of SP7, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Chris H
Saturday, April 6, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 26% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.