Is SP7 8RB a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

61 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of SP7 8RB. Most common: Anti-social behaviour.

Anti-social behaviour
24
Violence & sexual offences
13
Shoplifting
8
Criminal damage & arson
4
Other theft
4
Public order
2
Vehicle crime
2
Other crime
2

House prices

£328,589

Average price in Dorset (2026-08, UK House Price Index). Down 0.4% year on year.

Terraced
£267,978
Semi-detached
£333,127
Detached
£519,998
Flat / maisonette
£169,474

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for SP7 8RB specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near SP7 8RB on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near SP7 8RB on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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