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Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

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About

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe is a rural area in north Dorset, bordering Wiltshire and Somerset. The landscape is characterised by rolling farmland, small woodlands, and the River Stour, which runs through the region. Villages like Bourton and Motcombe retain traditional stone cottages and historic churches, reflecting the area's agricultural heritage. The market town of Gillingham provides local amenities, while the surrounding countryside offers walking routes along quiet lanes and footpaths.

The area has a mix of working farms and residential properties, with a focus on community life. Bourton features a village hall and primary school, while Motcombe includes a cricket club and local shops. The nearby Dorset Downs provide scenic views, and the region is within easy reach of larger towns like Shaftesbury. Transport links include the A303 and Gillingham railway station, connecting the area to Salisbury and London. The overall atmosphere is quiet and rural, with a strong sense of local identity.

Area overview

On average Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe is £51,200 per year. There are 6 schools in Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe Population
9,185
Population density
86.8 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,617
93.81%
Other White
291
3.17%
Irish
49
0.53%
African
30
0.33%
Chinese
28
0.3%
Total population: 9,186

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,843
46.88%
Owns with a mortgage
1,171
29.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
521
13.25%
Other social rented
222
5.65%
Other forms of private rent
103
2.62%
Total households: 3,931

Property prices in Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached72£446,500
Flats6£196,250
Semi-Detached49£270,000
Terraced26£243,725

10 years median price trend in Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe.

All postcodes in Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP79HT

Corner Lane

SP79PD

New Lane

SP84LS

Bridge Close

SP85DW

Old Pound Court

SP85DX

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP85JD

Duncliffe View

SP85JR

Lintern Lane

SP85LG

Back Street

DT101JB

Hunt's Hill

DT101JH

Church Lane

SP79HJ

Red House Close

SP79LF

Red House Close

SP79PA

New Lane

SP79PF

Shorts Green Lane

SP79PW

Lox Lane

SP79PX

Cherry Orchard Lane

SP84FA

Marlott Road

SP84GE

Kings Chase

SP84HW

Bowridge Hill

SP84QD

Fern Brook Lane

SP84RH

Claremont Avenue

SP84RL

Downsview Drive

SP84WF

Deer Gardens

SP85DZ

Vesey's Holehill

SP85FJ

Silton Road

SP85FY

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP85HS

Church Hill

SP85JW

Lintern Lane

SP85LY

Hawker's Lane

SP70LP

Church Lane

SP79PZ

Sherborne Causeway

SP79QL

The Limes

SP85BH

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP85BN

Church Track

SP85NB

Common Lane

SP85NU

Langham Lane

SP85QS

Bay Road

SP85RS

Fifehead Hill

SP85SH

Nyland Lane

SP85RF

Bleet Lane

SP70LQ

Church Lane

SP79HS

Corner Lane

SP84GQ

Deer Gardens

SP84GZ

Goldfinch Gate

SP84HA

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP85HX

Shave Hill

SP85HY

Shave Hill

SP85JU

Back Street

SP85JZ

Back Street

SP85NH

Cherry Orchard Lane

SP85PE

Tinker's Lane

SP85PJ

Brickyard Lane

SP85PP

Dunn's Lane

SP85SD

Quarry Close

SP79NZ

Shorts Green Lane

SP79NR

Shaftesbury Road

SP84EY

Wessex Way

SP84GN

Hine Close

SP84TN

Honeyfields

SP85AG

Fantley Lane

SP85BU

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP85DN

Silton Road

SP85PG

Ash Green

SP85RJ

Church Street

SP70AE

Green Lane

SP70QE

Church Close

SP79NT

The Street

SP79QF

Red House Close

SP85BS

Woolcott Lane

SP85DU

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP85EW

Back Lane

SP85FQ

Church Street

SP85GY

Back Street

SP85JN

Lintern Lane

SP85JQ

Cole Street Lane

SP85LD

Back Street

SP85NF

Forge End

SP85RW

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP85SS

Hope Cross

SP85AW

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP79HE

Grosvenor Road

SP84FP

Fern Brook Lane

SP84HL

Purns Mill Lane

SP84HQ

Dolphin Lane

SP85EE

Folly Lane

SP85FN

Factory Hill

SP85NT

Green Lane

SP85NX

Langham Lane

SP85QJ

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP85RL

Church Street

SP85RT

Fifehead Hill

SP85RZ

Butts Lane

SP79NU

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP84FE

Ridgeway Road

SP84FL

Cale Way

SP84FT

Cale Way

SP84FX

Cerne Avenue

SP84GP

Chaffinch Chase

SP84GW

Frog Road

SP84HB

Cresscombe Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.