Shaftesbury · SP7
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SP7 (Shaftesbury) in a nutshell
SP7 covers Shaftesbury, in Dorset and Wiltshire. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.
Local tips for SP7
Two councils in one district
SP7 is split between Dorset and Wiltshire. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authorityGive your full postcode
SP7 stretches across Beacon, Fovant & Chalke Valley, Gillingham and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'SP7', when you ask for quotes.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) wardsMostly mains gas round here
Most homes in Shaftesbury run on mains gas, so a standard boiler-and-hob check is what most people need.
Where's this from?
ONS Census 2021, Shaftesbury: 73.0% mains gas onlyEngland landlord rules: quick version
- Every year: a check by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy (new tenants get it before they move in).
- Keep it: hang on to records for at least 2 years.
Always double-check on GOV.UK.
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Frequently asked questions
Which areas does SP7 cover?
SP7 (Shaftesbury) includes the wards of Beacon, Fovant & Chalke Valley, Gillingham, Nadder Valley, Shaftesbury Town, Tisbury (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).
Which postcode districts are next to SP7?
Neighbouring districts include SP8 (Gillingham), DT11 (Blandford Forum), BA12 (Warminster), DT10 (Sturminster Newton), BA8 (Templecombe) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering SP7 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.
How many homes are in SP7?
About 5,752 households and 13,780 residents at the 2011 Census, across 638 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).
Which council area is SP7 in?
SP7 sits in Dorset, Wiltshire (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: North Dorset, Salisbury.
📊 The numbers behind this page
- Postcode district
- SP7 1
- Areas covered
- Shaftesbury 2
- Active postcodes
- 638 3
- Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 5,752 2
- Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 13,780 2
- Electoral wards
- Beacon, Fovant & Chalke Valley, Gillingham, Nadder Valley, Shaftesbury Town, Tisbury 4
- Parliamentary constituencies
- North Dorset, Salisbury 4
- Local authority
- Dorset, Wiltshire 4
- Households heated by mains gas only (Shaftesbury built-up area)
- 73.0% 5
- ONS Postcode Directory
- Doogal
- Doogal / ONSPD
- postcodes.io
- ONS Census 2021
Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.