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Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

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About

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.

Area overview

On average Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25 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 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).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 153 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
Detached72£446,500
Flats6£196,250
Semi-Detached49£270,000
Terraced26£243,725

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

SP84LH

Kingscourt Road

SP84LL

Hine Close

SP85EL

Back Lane

SP85EN

Pill Meadow

SP85EP

Field Lane

SP85FT

Church Street

SP85HR

Gigg Lane

SP85JH

Cole Street Lane

SP85LX

Stour Lane

SP85NZ

Witch Lane

SP85PZ

Back Lane

SP85RX

Mill Lane

DT101JD

Church Lane

SP84TJ

Cherryfields

SP85AH

Fantley Lane

SP85AY

Factory Hill

SP85BB

Breach Close

SP85HB

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP85LF

Back Street

SP85NG

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP85SQ

Nyland Lane

DT101JA

Hunt's Hill

SP79HZ

Bridewell Lane

SP79PU

Fern Hill

SP79QB

Grays Close

SP84GA

Sparrow Croft

SP84GB

Woodpecker Meadow

SP84GT

Chaffinch Chase

SP85DP

Dry Lane

SP85HZ

Shave Hill

SP85LN

Head Lane

SP70QF

College Arms Close

SP84FD

Budmouth Drive

SP84QU

Gyllas Way

SP84LE

Kingscourt Road

SP84XQ

Cresscombe Close

SP85HW

Templecombe Lane

SP85JJ

New Road

SP85JX

Brown's Lane

SP85QG

Cross Lane

SP70LW

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP70QA

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP79PH

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP79PR

Lox Lane

SP84EU

Bowridge Hill

SP84FB

Melchester Close

SP85HN

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP85JE

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP85PB

Lanch Lane

SP85PR

Bushes Hill

SP85PS

Church Road

SP85SE

Chapel Hill

SP85ST

Old Pound Court

SP70QB

Green Lane

SP84FU

Fern Brook Lane

SP84GU

Frog Road

SP84HH

Bowridge Hill

SP84RN

Arun Close

SP85AZ

Kite's Nest Lane

SP85BD

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP85BP

Church Close

SP85HF

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP85JT

Brown's Lane

SP85LU

Angel Lane

SP85PT

Pierston Fields

SP85RB

Nations Road

SP85SN

Quarry Close

SP79HF

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP84EX

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP84FG

Casterbridge Way

SP84HJ

Purns Mill Lane

SP85AD

Martin's Lane

SP85EQ

Green Lane

SP85FP

Bay Road

SP85FX

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP85LA

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP85PH

West Bourton Road

SP85QE

Cross Lane

SP85QN

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP85QP

Bay Road

SP85YG

Olde Fairfield

SP79HU

Knapp Hill

SP79LE

Motcombe Road

SP84HN

Bowridge Hill

SP84UH

Cloverfields

SP85BT

Woolcott Lane

SP85DE

Cross Roads

SP85EA

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP85EH

Barton Hill

SP85ET

South Street

SP85FD

Badgers Close

SP85JB

Brickyard Lane

SP85JY

Back Street

SP85NY

Moor Lane

SP85QU

East Street

SP70LJ

Fishey Lane

SP70QH

Dover Street

SP70QQ

College Arms Close

SP84UR

Cloverfields

SP85BF

Whitefield Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.