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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.

All postcodes in Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP70LH

Drove Lane

SP85SD

Quarry Close

SP85BJ

East Street

SP85DH

Mill Rise

SP85AX

Factory Hill

SP85JX

Post Office Cottage

SP79QH

Willow Way

SP79PX

Sherborne Causeway

SP85AN

Queen Oak

SP85QP

Bay Road

SP85SN

Stour Lane

SP85AW

Easton Place

SP84GH

Ridgeway Road

SP85BA

Bridge Street

SP84GU

Frog Road

SP85QW

Bay Road

SP84TJ

Cherryfields

SP85LW

Cross Roads

SP79NW

Summer Oaks

SP85DE

Silton Road

SP85HE

Hartmoor Hill

SP84RQ

Claremont Avenue

SP84UQ

Horsefields

SP85PS

Taylor Hayes

SP70QW

Cherry Orchard Lane

SP85PD

Stock Lane

SP85AD

Martin's Lane

SP85BD

Stour View

SP70LL

Fishey Lane

SP85EG

Church Hill

SP84FG

Casterbridge Way

SP84EX

Peacemarsh Terrace

SP85PH

West Bourton Road

SP79HT

Corner Lane

SP84LW

Shaftesbury Road

SP84LN

Shaftesbury Road

SP70QQ

College Arms Close

SP85NJ

Wavering Lane West

SP84LS

Bridge Close

SP84FR

Marlott Road

SP84FX

Cerne Avenue

SP85EX

Common Lane

SP70QE

Church Close

SP85DD

Cross Roads

SP85AQ

Fantley Lane

SP84RL

Downsview Drive

SP85LX

Woodville

SP85FF

Roads Lane

SP84HB

Peacemarsh

SP85AZ

Kite's Nest Lane

SP85SH

Jubilee Farm Cottages

SP85LJ

Head Lane

SP85HA

Gillingham

SP85PT

Pierston Fields

SP84WF

Deer Gardens

SP85NT

Langham Lane

SP85JL

New Barn Cottages

SP79PS

Sherstock Farm Cottages

SP85FY

Gillingham

SP85RN

Church Street

SP84HH

Bowridge Hill

SP85HH

Manor Cottages

SP85HZ

Shutes Lane

SP85PF

West Bourton Road

SP84GG

Pheasant Way

SP84HL

Purns Mill Cottages

SP85RS

Fifehead Hill

SP84TT

Heatherfields

SP84RW

Avondale Gardens

SP85HR

Gigg Lane

SP84RJ

Cordery Gardens

SP85DB

Bridge Street

SP70AE

Green Lane

SP85FQ

Church Street

SP79PN

Shaftesbury Road

SP84QD

Fern Brook Lane

SP84GJ

Shaftesbury Road

SP85RB

Nations

SP85NH

Cherry Orchard Lane

SP85HP

Templecombe Lane

SP85HW

Templecombe Lane

SP85BB

Breach Close

SP85JQ

Cole Street Lane

SP85FR

Maycroft

SP85LA

Witchfield

SP85DW

Red Lion Yard

SP79FA

Chantry Mews

SP84UP

Cloverfields

SP85JB

Brickyard Lane

SP79HW

Gillingham

SP85FZ

Tile Terrace

SP85LQ

Front Street

SP85HD

Barton Hill

SP85DX

Stud Drive

SP84FL

Fern Brook Lane

SP84FP

Fern Brook Lane

SP85GD

Gillingham

DT101JA

Shave Lane

SP84LD

Kings Court Road

SP85BZ

Chaffeymoor

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.