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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

SP85LX

Woodville

SP79NU

Church Walk

SP84FL

Fern Brook Lane

SP84FX

Cerne Avenue

SP84GP

Chaffinch Chase

SP84GW

Kingfisher Avenue

SP84HB

Peacemarsh

SP84LH

Rookery Close

SP84LL

Shaftesbury Road

SP85EL

Back Lane

SP85EP

Field Lane

SP85HR

Gigg Lane

SP85NZ

Witch Lane

SP85PZ

Back Lane

SP85RX

Mill Lane

SP84TJ

Cherryfields

SP85AY

Factory Hill

SP85LF

Front Street

SP85NG

Gillingham

DT101JD

Hambledon Close

SP85AH

Fantley Lane

SP85BB

Breach Close

SP85HB

Gillingham

SP85SQ

Overways

DT101JA

Shave Lane

SP79HZ

Bridewell Lane

SP84GA

Sparrow Croft

SP84GB

Woodpecker Meadow

SP85DP

Dry Lane

SP79PU

Lox Lane

SP79QB

Grays Close

SP84GT

Chaffinch Chase

SP85HZ

Shutes Lane

SP85LN

Head Lane

SP84FD

Budmouth Drive

SP84LE

Kings Court Road

SP84QU

Gyllas Way

SP84XQ

Peacemarsh Farm Close

SP85HW

Templecombe Lane

SP70QF

Stour Row Cottages

SP85GD

Gillingham

SP85JJ

New Road

SP85JX

Post Office Cottage

SP85QG

Mapperton Hill

SP70LW

Beacon

SP70QA

Beacon

SP79PR

Lox Lane

SP84EU

Peacemarsh

SP85HN

Gillingham

SP85PR

Church Road

SP85PS

Taylor Hayes

SP85SE

Stour Hill Park

SP79PH

Gillingham

SP84FB

Melchester Close

SP85JE

Gillingham

SP85PB

Lanch Lane

SP85ST

Old Pound Court

SP70QB

Green Lane

SP84HH

Bowridge Hill

SP84RN

Arun Close

SP85AZ

Kite's Nest Lane

SP85BD

Stour View

SP85BP

Church Close

SP85HF

Gillingham

SP85LU

Angel Lane

SP85PT

Pierston Fields

SP84FU

Simene Walk

SP84GU

Frog Road

SP85JT

Browns Lane

SP85RB

Nations

SP85SN

Stour Lane

SP79HF

Gillingham

SP84EX

Peacemarsh Terrace

SP84FG

Casterbridge Way

SP84HJ

Purns Mill Lane

SP85AD

Martin's Lane

SP85FP

Bay Road

SP85FX

Gillingham

SP85QE

Cross Lane

SP85QP

Bay Road

SP85LA

Witchfield

SP85EQ

Green Lane

SP85PH

West Bourton Road

SP85QN

East Lawn Cottages

SP85YG

Olde Fairfield

SP79HU

North End

SP79LE

Motcombe Road

SP84HN

Northmoor Cottages

SP84UH

Horsefields

SP85BT

Church View

SP85DE

Silton Road

SP85EA

Tunnel Head

SP85ET

South Street

SP85QU

East Street

SP85EH

Barton Elms

SP85FD

Badgers Close

SP85JB

Brickyard Lane

SP85JY

Back Street

SP85NY

Moor Lane

SP70QQ

College Arms Close

Data Sources

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