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

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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 authority
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Give 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) wards
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Older terraces, older pipes

Shaftesbury has lots of terraced homes. In older ones, ask the plumber to look at shared supply pipes and any old tanks in the loft.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Shaftesbury: 29.6% terraced
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • No single certificate: but keep water, heating and sanitation in repair.
  • Legionella: assess the risk for each let.
  • CO alarms: needed where there's a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).

Always double-check on GOV.UK.

Next door to SP7

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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 in converted/shared houses (Shaftesbury built-up area)
1.6% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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