Latitude: 51.0056 / 51°0'20"N
Longitude: -2.1914 / 2°11'28"W
OS Eastings: 386669
OS Northings: 122934
OS Grid: ST866229
Mapcode National: GBR 1XH.YLN
Mapcode Global: FRA 669G.83P
Plus Code: 9C3V2R45+7F
Maidenhead Locator System: IO81va71
What Three Birds: bobolink.chiffchaff.grebe
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SP7 8PB is a residential postcode in Shaftesbury, Dorset. It was first introduced in April 1987.
The most common council tax band is A.
Residential buildings are typically terraced (including end-terrace) and detached. Domestic properties are primarily flats.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1983 and 1990 and between 1976 and 1982.
Domestic properties are mostly a mix of social housing and owner occupied.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating is C.
Shaftesbury is a town, which had a population of 7,314 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 40 people resident in SP7 8PB, of which 14 were male and 26 were female. This includes overnight visitors as well as permanent residents.
SP7 8PB is in the Blandford Forum and Gillingham travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Dorset Primary Care Trust.
SP7 8PB is approximately 213m (699ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing SP7 8PB
8c1: Hard-Pressed Living - Hard-Pressed Ageing Workers - Ageing Industrious Workers
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for SP7 8PB
England D1: a small town or larger village, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
6/10 (Moderate)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
6/10 (Moderate)
Area Retail Diversity Index
2/10 (Very low)
Supermarkets near SP7 8PB include Co-Operative Food and Tesco. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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Residents of SP7 8PB are represented at different levels of local, regional and national government by elected representatives. Where known, these are shown here.
This data is updated approximately monthly, and may not necessarily take account of the results of any elections or by-elections held recently.
Unitary Authority
Dorset Council
Ward
Shaftesbury Town
Councillors
Derek Leslie Beer (Liberal Democrat)
Tim Cook (Liberal Democrat)
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
North Dorset
MP
Simon Hoare (Conservative)
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for SP7 8PB.
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near SP7 8PB.
Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School
Wincombe Lane, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8PZ
Academy Converter
Ages 4 - 11
Needs improvement
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury
St James's Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8HQ
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Motcombe CofE VA Primary School
Church Road, Motcombe, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9NT
Academy Converter
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Ludwell Community Primary School
Ludwell, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9ND
Community School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Semley, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9AU
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Gillingham School
Hardings Lane, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QP
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Sturminster Newton High School
Bath Road, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1DT
Community School
Ages 11 - 18
Good
The Blandford School
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7SQ
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages 11 - 18
Good
King Arthur's Community School
West Hill, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9BX
Community School
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
Cranborne Middle School
Cranborne, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5RP
Community School
Ages 9 - 13
Needs improvement
Ansford Academy Trust
Maggs Lane, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7JJ
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Good
The overall school grade in this area is high.