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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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 5 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
22
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
10.67(-68%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.01(-66%)
Burglary
2.83(+2%)
Other theft
2.61(-54%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.4(-63%)
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

Median price£332,500
Price per sq ft£307
Sales (last 12 months)140
Typical range (middle 50%)£252K – £429K

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £332,500 (about £307 per square foot) in Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,000 up to £1,150,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached63£416,500£326
Semi-Detached38£302,500£291
Terraced32£230,000£307
Flats7£225,000£241

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£360,000£232,500£215,000£192,250
2017£370,000£137,500£223,000£185,000
2018£355,000£127,500£228,000£190,000
2019£348,750£132,500£227,000£209,250
2020£360,000£170,000£254,000£216,250
2021£425,000£165,000£275,000£223,250
2022£441,000£131,000£312,500£250,000
2023£457,500£168,000£311,000£260,000
2024£475,000£132,000£290,000£253,000
2025£425,000£145,000£270,000£233,500
2026£382,500£227,000£315,000£230,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£265£275£283£235
2017£260£222£256£249
2018£279£217£254£260
2019£265£216£274£242
2020£272£220£267£250
2021£312£222£294£262
2022£349£242£329£331
2023£344£213£311£295
2024£334£220£310£298
2025£335£241£304£280
2026£303£151£280£316
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

Is Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe safe?

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe records about 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe?

The median sale price in Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe is £332,500 (about £307 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe?

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe has 5 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe?

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe sits around rank 22,089 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe?

The average household income in Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe is around £55,398 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP79PU

Lox Lane

SP85QF

Gillingham

SP85DG

Victoria Cottages

SP79QG

Hunters Mead

SP85EY

Common Lane

SP85BE

Rose Cottages

SP85FD

Badgers Close

SP85DF

Church Road

SP84LH

Rookery Close

SP79NU

Church Walk

SP85DN

The Sycamores

SP85NU

Langham Lane

SP79PW

Lox Lane

SP79NZ

Shorts Green Courtyard

SP85PL

East Street

SP84GW

Kingfisher Avenue

SP85RR

Fifehead Hill

SP85BL

Mede Close

SP85JF

Gillingham

SP85RD

Harpitts Lane

SP79PQ

Hayes Mead

SP84GR

Yalbury Wood Way

SP85LB

Witch Close

SP84EU

Peacemarsh

SP85HY

Shave Hill

SP85AF

Gillingham

SP85EB

Gillingham

SP85RJ

Church Street

SP84RN

Arun Close

SP84GX

Otter Springs

SP84LF

Kings Court Close

SP79PT

Shaftesbury Road

SP85NZ

Witch Lane

SP79HX

North End

SP85JE

Gillingham

SP79HF

Gillingham

SP84FS

Trent Square

SP79PR

Lox Lane

SP70LP

Church Lane

SP84FQ

Melstock Road

SP85QN

East Lawn Cottages

SP85AY

Factory Hill

SP84LB

Ham Lane

SP85RW

Manor Farm Gate

SP79HY

Gillingham

SP85PX

Field Lane

SP85AE

Martin's Lane

SP85QB

Post Office Road

SP85EJ

Breach Lane

SP84WE

Wren Place

SP79QL

The Limes

SP70LF

Church Lane

SP85BP

Church Close

SP85AU

Forge Lane

SP70LQ

Church Lane

SP85PU

Pierston Fields

SP79HP

Gillingham

SP85AA

Gillingham

SP85PQ

West Bourton Road

SP79NT

The Street

SP85ER

Chapel Hill

SP85ST

Old Pound Court

SP85DP

Dry Lane

SP84GQ

Jay Walk

SP84US

Swallowfields

SP70QL

Copse Corner

SP85BH

Sandways Cottages

SP84UR

Cloverfields

DT101JB

Hunt's Hill

DT101JD

Hambledon Close

SP85JT

Browns Lane

SP84EY

Wessex Way

SP84UN

Barleyfields

SP85RZ

The Street

SP79NS

Motcombe Park

SP85YG

Olde Fairfield

SP85BG

Orchard Cottages

SP85JZ

Back Street

SP85DY

New Stud Cottages

SP85BN

Church Track

SP85NY

Moor Lane

SP85BT

Church View

SP79PY

Sherborne Causeway

SP85JH

Cole Street Lane

SP84GZ

Goldfinch Gate

SP84QU

Gyllas Way

SP85JS

Back Street

SP84HA

Peacemarsh

SP85EF

Gillingham

SP70QA

Beacon

SP85HX

Shepherds Hill

SP85ES

Juan's Lane

SP84FN

Thurstin Way

SP85LP

Lotmoor Hill

SP79BT

Littledown

SP79HZ

Bridewell Lane

SP85RQ

Heavland Lane

SP85PW

Stroud Bungalows

SP85HG

Weston Street

SP85AR

Tan Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.