SP7 8AR is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (SP7) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8AR) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case SP which means Salisbury.
- Postal District. In our case SP7.
- Postal Sector. In our case SP7 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AR.
The regional mail center for the post area SP is the South West Distribution Centre, which is located at Western Approach, Distribution Park, Severn Beach, BRISTOL, BS35 4GG.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the SP7 8AR postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is SHAFTESBURY DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the SP7 8AR postcode have the street address of Bell Street
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the SP7 8AR postcode is home to a bustling 24 residents!
It is situated within the post town of SHAFTESBURY within the old postal county of Dorset.
SP7 8AR is within the town of Shaftesbury.
The SP7 8AR postcode area is composed of 55% residential properties, 45% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in SP7 8AR are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these flats, most are detached. The remainder are end-terraced, enclosed mid-terrace and mid-terraced. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are semi-detached and enclosed mid-terrace. Of these maisonettes, most are semi-detached.
Most properties in SP7 8AR are newly built and awaiting an owner with the rest being privately rented.
None Domestic Buildings in SP7 8AR fall under these categories: Shops, Food And Drink and Offices.
Shops include 11, Abbotts 9, Peaches And Creme Pennyfarthing Guinea Court 6, 9, Paws Claws 2, 1A, and 1, Bell Street.
Food And Drink include 17, Bell Street.
Offices include 12, and 1St Floor Offices 1, Bell Street.
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SP7 8AR: Points of Interest
Shaftesbury Arts Centre
Shaftesbury Arts Centre is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at 11 - 13 Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8AR.
Aroma Indian Cuisine
Aroma Indian Cuisine is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at 2 Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8AR.
The Baguette Bar
The Baguette Bar is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at Unit 3, Guinea Court, 6 Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8AR.
Pamplemousse Dorset Ltd
Pamplemousse Dorset Ltd is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at 9 Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8AR.
China Cottage
China Cottage is a quick-service outlet offering takeaways or sandwiches located at 4 Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8AR.
Morrisons Daily
Morrisons Daily is a large-scale supermarket offering a wide range of products located at Morrisons Daily Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8AR.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 55% |
| Commercial | 45% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for SP7 8AR
| Latitude | 51.0065603413 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.19722189033 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for SP7 8AR
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 118 Shaftesbury, Cranbourne Chase, Poole, Wimbourne Minster and Blandford | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 183 Yeovil & Frome | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
Weather Forecast for SP7 8AR
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | SSE 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 54.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 56.00% | S 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 47.00% | S 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 10.00% | S 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 7.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 6.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 11.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 19.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 56.00% | W 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 48.00% | WNW 9 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 18.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 24.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 17.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 19.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 16.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 12.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 12.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | NNW 11 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the SP7 8AR Postcode?
Download Speeds For SP7 8AR
| Average Mbps | 56.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 66.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.980 |
SP7 8AR has an average download speed of 56.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,581 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
34% of postcodes (405,760) have slower broadband speeds.
66% of postcodes (777,300) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For SP7 8AR
| Average Mbps | 13.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
SP7 8AR has an average upload speed of 13.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
12,047 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
53% of postcodes (626,585) have slower upload speeds.
46% of postcodes (546,009) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of SP7 8AR Postcode
England Primary Schools
Ludwell Community Primary School
Address: Ludwell Community Primary School, Ludwell, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9ND
Distance: 2.77 miles
Contact:
Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School
Address: Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School, Wincombe Lane, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8PZ
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: 01747852901
Motcombe CofE Primary School
Address: Motcombe CofE Primary School, Church Road, Motcombe, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9NT
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: 01747852018
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury
Address: The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury, St James's Street, St James St, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8HQ
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: 01747852620
England Secondary Schools
Shaftesbury School
Address: Shaftesbury School, Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8ER
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: 01747854498
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near SP7 8AR
R G CARNALL AND ASSOCIATES
Address: 21 BELL STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8AR
Distance: 0.00 miles
Contact: :
SHAFTESBURY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: WESTFIELDS', NEW ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8QH
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: :
IVY CROSS DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1 GROSVENOR ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8DP
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: :
GUYS MARSH (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: GUYS MARSH, SHAFTESBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP7 0AH
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: :
GILLINGHAM DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 LANARK VILLAS, NEWBURY, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4QH
Distance: 3.83 miles
Contact: :
WINNING SMILES
Address: MIDDLEFIELD HOUSE, MARLOTT ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4FA
Distance: 4.68 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near SP7 8AR
BOOTS
Address: 33 HIGH STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8JE
Distance: 0.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 852471
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: ABBEY VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE, SALISBURY ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DH
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 852086
THE BARN PHARMACY
Address: THE BARN SURGERY, NEWBURY, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4XS
Distance: 3.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 826709
GILLINGHAM PHARMACY
Address: HIGH STREET, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4AG
Distance: 3.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 822427
PEACEMARSH PHARMACY
Address: PEACEMARSH SURGERY, MARLOTT ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4FA
Distance: 4.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 825481
MARNHULL PHARMACY
Address: CHURCH HILL, MARNHULL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1PU
Distance: 5.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 820352
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near SP7 8AR
ROBERT FRITH OPTOMETRISTS LTD (SHAFTESBURY)
Address: WESLEY HOUSE, 12 BELL STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8AR
Distance: 0.00 miles
Contact: :
HARROLD OPTICIANS (SHAFTSBURY)
Address: 49 HIGH STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8JE
Distance: 0.07 miles
Contact: :
EYESTYLE CENTRE (SHAFTESBURY)
Address: 56 HIGH STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8AA
Distance: 0.10 miles
Contact: :
ROBERT FRITH OPTOMETRISTS (GILLINGHAM)
Address: FAIRFIELD HOUSE, HIGH STREET, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4AA
Distance: 3.99 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (STURMINSTER NEWTON)
Address: 2 RETSEL HOUSE, BRIDGE STREET, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1AW
Distance: 7.35 miles
Contact: :
GRACE HAINE EYE CARE LIMITED (STALBRIDGE)
Address: 1 SKYE HOUSE, RING STREET, STALBRIDGE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 2LZ
Distance: 8.52 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near SP7 8AR
ABBEY VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: SALISBURY ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DH
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: :
GILLINGHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: BARN SURGERY, NEWBURY, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4XS
Distance: 3.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 824201
FONTMELL MAGNA SURGERY
Address: WEST STREET, FONTMELL MAGNA, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 0PF
Distance: 3.82 miles
Contact: :
PEACEMARSH SURGERY
Address: NEW MEDICAL CENTRE, MARLOTT ROAD, PEACEMARSH, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4FA
Distance: 4.68 miles
Contact: :
MARNHULL SURGERY
Address: CHURCH HILL, MARNHULL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1PU
Distance: 5.63 miles
Contact: :
MERE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: DARK LANE, MERE, WARMINSTER, BA12 6DT
Distance: 6.47 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links near SP7 8AR
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: SP7 8AR
- Gillingham (Dorset)
Gillingham station, Station Yard, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PZDistance: 4.44 milesDriving Time: 8.19 minutes - Tisbury
Tisbury station, Station Road, Tisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6JTDistance: 8.35 milesDriving Time: 15.43 minutes - Templecombe
Templecombe station, Station Road, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0JRDistance: 11.34 milesDriving Time: 18.82 minutes - Bruton
Bruton station, Station Approach Road, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0EHDistance: 14.73 milesDriving Time: 26.05 minutes - Warminster
Warminster station, Station Road, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9BPDistance: 15.46 milesDriving Time: 20.62 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near SP7 8AR
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near SP7 8AR
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
What are the Council Tax Bands for the SP7 8AR Postcode?
| Council Tax Band | Number of Properties |
|---|---|
| Band A | 4 |
| Band B | 6 |
| Band C | 3 |
| Band D | 4 |
| Band E | 1 |
What Addresses are in the SP7 8AR Postcode?
Addresses for Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, which have the SP7 8AR Postcode
Who are my Elected Representatives in the SP7 8AR Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | North Dorset Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Simon Hoare |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the SP7 8AR Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Dorset Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Dorset at the following link Dorset.How much is the Council Tax?
Dorset Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Dorset charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the SP7 8AR Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Dorset council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries - Dorset CouncilHouse Sales in SP7 8AR
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 | 1 |
| 2012 | £390,000 | £390,000 | £390,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £650,000 | £650,000 | £650,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £575,000 | £575,000 | £575,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the SP7 8AR Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the SP7 8AR Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, Coppice Street, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8PF | 0.65 miles | Directions from SP7 8AR to Tesco |
| Aldi, GILLINGHAM, SP8 5FB | 4.77 miles | Directions from SP7 8AR to Aldi |
| Asda, Station Road, GILLINGHAM, SP8 4QA | 6.16 miles | Directions from SP7 8AR to Asda |
| Iceland, Station Road, GILLINGHAM, SP8 4PY | 6.22 miles | Directions from SP7 8AR to Iceland |
| Waitrose, Chantry Fields, GILLINGHAM, SP8 4UA | 6.39 miles | Directions from SP7 8AR to Waitrose |
What Popular Restaurants are near the SP7 8AR Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Warminster,a350 / A36, Warminster, BA12 0JZ | 14.58 miles | Directions from SP7 8AR to Warminster,a350 / A36 |
| 2 Middle Street, Yeovil, BA20 1LZ | 19.41 miles | Directions from SP7 8AR to 2 Middle Street |
| 48 Waterloo Road Poole, Poole, BH17 7LG | 20.32 miles | Directions from SP7 8AR to 48 Waterloo Road Poole |
| Tower Park, Poole, BH12 4NY | 20.82 miles | Directions from SP7 8AR to Tower Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Lawrence Hill, WINCANTON, BA9 8AB | 10.16 miles | Directions from SP7 8AR to McDonald's, Lawrence Hill, WINCANTON, BA9 8AB |
| McDonald's, Wessex Fields, FROME, BA11 4DH | 15.66 miles | Directions from SP7 8AR to McDonald's, Wessex Fields, FROME, BA11 4DH |
| McDonald's, Sparkford, YEOVIL, BA22 7JE | 16.36 miles | Directions from SP7 8AR to McDonald's, Sparkford, YEOVIL, BA22 7JE |
| McDonald's, Winchester Street, SALISBURY, SP1 1HB | 18.04 miles | Directions from SP7 8AR to McDonald's, Winchester Street, SALISBURY, SP1 1HB |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Ivy Cross, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DS | 0.35 miles | Directions from SP7 8AR to KFC Shaftsbury - Ivy Cross |
| KFC, Lawrence Hill, WINCANTON, BA9 8AB | 10.16 miles | Directions from SP7 8AR to KFC Wincanton - Lawrence Hill |
| KFC, Wessex Fields, FROME, BA11 4DH | 15.66 miles | Directions from SP7 8AR to KFC Frome - Wessex Fields |
| KFC, Ringwood Road, FERNDOWN, BH22 9AH | 19.44 miles | Directions from SP7 8AR to KFC Ferndown - Ringwood Road |
| KFC, Bradley Road, TROWBRIDGE, BA14 0RQ | 20.61 miles | Directions from SP7 8AR to KFC Trowbridge - Bradley Road |