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.
On average Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.4% 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).
Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £324,425 in Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,398,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £465,500; semi-detached at £270,000; terraced at £245,000; flats at £120,125.
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Barton Hill
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South Street
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Badgers Close
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Back Street
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Moor Lane
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East Street
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Fishey Lane
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Dover Street
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College Arms Close
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Cloverfields
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Whitefield Drive
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Barton Hill
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Church Hill
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Weston Street
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Church Hill
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Church Road
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Field Lane
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Bay Road
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Nyland Lane
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Bowridge Hill
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Shaftesbury Road
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Church Lane
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Church Lane
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Cherry Orchard Lane
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Grosvenor Road
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The Street
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Cherry Orchard Lane
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Shaftesbury Road
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Yalbury Wood Way
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Cresscombe Close
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Shaftesbury Road
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Kingscourt Close
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Scotchey Hill
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New Road
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Tan Lane
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Millers Close
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Bridge Street
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Church Road
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Chapel Hill
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Fifehead Hill
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Calves Lane
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Summer Oaks
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Ham Lane
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Gyllas Way
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Mill Lane
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Fern Hill
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Mapperton Hill
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Lotmoor Hill
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Great Down Lane
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Dover Street
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Calves Lane
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New Road
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Longbury Hill Lane
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Church Lane
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Frog Lane
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Lockwood Terrace
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Avondale Gardens
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Mapperton Hill
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Forge Lane
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Common Lane
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Templecombe Lane
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Back Street
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The Fieldings
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Horsington Lane
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Claremont Avenue
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Lockwood Terrace
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Shaftesbury Road
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Kingscourt Close
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Barleyfields
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Swallowfields
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Chaffinch Chase
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Shaftesbury Road
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Weston Street
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Witch Close
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Stour Close
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Lotmoor Hill
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Cross Roads
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Mapperton Hill
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Bleet Lane
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Bridge Street
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Bridewell Lane
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Ridgeway Road