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.
On average Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.4% 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).
Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £324,425 in Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,398,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £465,500; semi-detached at £270,000; terraced at £245,000; flats at £120,125.
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Prideaux Drive
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Glebe Gardens
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Rookery Close
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Cross Roads
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Cloverfields
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Fantley Lane
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East Street
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Pierston Fields
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Fifehead Hill
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New Lane
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Corner Lane
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Bridge Close
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Old Pound Court
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Duncliffe View
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Lintern Lane
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Back Street
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Hunt's Hill
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Church Lane
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Red House Close
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Kings Chase
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Bowridge Hill
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Claremont Avenue
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Downsview Drive
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Deer Gardens
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Vesey's Holehill
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Silton Road
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Church Hill
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Church Track
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Church Lane
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Sherborne Causeway
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The Limes
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Common Lane
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Bay Road
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Church Lane
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Shave Hill
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Dunn's Lane
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Quarry Close
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Shaftesbury Road
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Wessex Way
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Hine Close
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Honeyfields
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Ash Green
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Church Street
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Green Lane
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Church Close
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The Street
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Back Lane
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Church Street
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Lintern Lane
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Cole Street Lane
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Back Street
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Forge End
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Hope Cross
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Fern Brook Lane
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Purns Mill Lane
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Dolphin Lane
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Grosvenor Road
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Folly Lane
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Factory Hill
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Green Lane
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