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Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

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About

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe is a primarily rural area on the northeastern edge of Dorset, bordering Wiltshire and Somerset. Its landscape is characterised by rolling farmland, small woodlands, and the meandering course of the River Stour, which flows through the parish. The settlement pattern is one of dispersed hamlets and farmsteads, with the historic village of Bourton forming a central point. The area's economy has long been connected to agriculture and the management of the surrounding countryside.

A notable feature is the presence of the Gillingham Gap, a distinct topographic break in the chalk hills that has historically served as an important transport route. This geographical fact is underscored by the modern presence of the main railway line to Exeter and the A303 road. The area maintains a quiet, agricultural character, with much of the land given over to dairy and arable farming, set within a patchwork of hedgerows and narrow lanes.

Area overview

On average Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21 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 per household in Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe is £55,398 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). Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe is home to around 9,185 people, with a population density of about 86.8 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
21
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.34(-69%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.9(-68%)
Other theft
3.05(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.5(-62%)
Burglary
2.29(-16%)
South West average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,510
32.68%
Level 3 (A level)
1,475
19.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,209
15.74%
No qualifications
1,080
14.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
747
9.73%
Total 16+ residents: 7,681

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 143 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
Detached65£425,000
Flats5£225,000
Semi-Detached47£265,000
Terraced26£251,250

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

SP85SW

Beacon

SP79PL

Gillingham

SP85FR

Maycroft

SP85DW

Red Lion Yard

SP85JD

Duncliffe View

SP79HT

Corner Lane

SP79PD

The Street

SP84LS

Bridge Close

SP85DX

Stud Drive

SP85JR

Hunger Hill

SP85LG

Sandilands Close

SP79PA

Shorts Green Lane

SP79PF

The Street

SP79PX

Sherborne Causeway

SP84FA

Marlott Road

SP84HW

Bowridge Hill

SP84QD

Fern Brook Lane

SP84RH

Claremont Avenue

SP84RL

Downsview Drive

SP84WF

Deer Gardens

SP85DZ

Vesey's Holehill

SP85FY

Gillingham

SP85HS

Church Hill

SP85JW

Lintern Lane

SP85LY

Woodville

SP79HJ

The Street

SP79LF

Red House Close

SP79PW

Lox Lane

SP84GE

Kings Chase

SP85FJ

Silton Road

DT101JB

Hunt's Hill

DT101JH

Church Close

SP70LP

Church Lane

SP79PZ

Sherborne Causeway

SP85BN

Church Track

SP85NB

The Common

SP85NU

Langham Lane

SP85QS

Bowridge Hill

SP85RS

Fifehead Hill

SP85SH

Jubilee Farm Cottages

SP79QL

The Limes

SP85BH

Sandways Cottages

SP79HS

Corner Lane

SP84GQ

Jay Walk

SP84GZ

Goldfinch Gate

SP84HA

Peacemarsh

SP85JU

Knapp Cottages

SP85JZ

Back Street

SP85PP

Dunns Lane

SP85RF

Bleet Lane

SP70LQ

Church Lane

SP85HX

Shepherds Hill

SP85HY

Shave Hill

SP85NH

Cherry Orchard Lane

SP85PE

Tinker's Lane

SP85PJ

Brickyard Lane

SP85SD

Quarry Close

SP85AG

Fantley Lane

SP79NR

Shaftesbury Road

SP79NZ

Shorts Green Courtyard

SP85RJ

Church Street

SP70QE

Church Close

SP79NT

The Street

SP85DU

Gillingham

SP85EW

West Street

SP85FQ

Church Street

SP85JQ

Cole Street Lane

SP85LD

Back Street

SP85NF

Forge End

SP85SS

Hope Cross

SP84EY

Wessex Way

SP84GN

Hine Close

SP84TN

Honeyfields

SP85BU

Pleasant View

SP85DN

The Sycamores

SP85PG

West Bourton Road

SP70AE

Green Lane

SP79QF

Stainers Mead

SP85BS

Woolcott Lane

SP85GY

Ridge Close

SP85JN

Lintern Lane

SP85RW

Manor Farm Gate

SP84FP

Fern Brook Lane

SP84HQ

Dolphin Lane

SP85NT

Langham Lane

SP85QJ

Gillingham

SP85RT

Fifehead Hill

SP79HE

Semley Road

SP84HL

Purns Mill Cottages

SP85AW

Easton Place

SP85EE

Bowden

SP85FN

Factory Hill

SP85NX

Langham Lane

SP85RL

Church Street

SP85RZ

The Street

SP84FE

Weatherbury Road

SP84FT

Cale Way

SP85EN

Pill Meadow

SP85FT

Church Street

SP85JH

Cole Street Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.