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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 140 recent sales, the median property price is £322,500 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
Detached63£425,000
Flats5£225,000
Semi-Detached46£267,500
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

SP85EF

Gillingham

SP85EG

Church Hill

SP85PX

Field Lane

SP85SJ

Nyland Lane

SP70LJ

Fishey Lane

SP70QH

Dover Street

SP84UR

Cloverfields

SP85BF

Whitefield Drive

SP85ED

Barton Hill

SP85HG

Weston Street

SP85HT

Church Hill

SP85PN

Stroud Common

SP85QW

Bay Road

SP70AY

Marsh Cottages

SP70LE

Church Lane

SP79BT

Littledown

SP79PE

The Street

SP79PY

Sherborne Causeway

SP84GR

Yalbury Wood Way

SP84GS

Cresscombe Close

SP84LD

Kings Court Road

SP85AR

Tan Lane

SP85DF

Church Road

SP85ER

Chapel Hill

SP70QW

Cherry Orchard Lane

SP79LU

Summer Oaks

SP84ED

Shaftesbury Road

SP84LA

North Close

SP84LN

Shaftesbury Road

SP85AP

New Road

SP85AS

Millers Close

SP85BE

Rose Cottages

SP85DY

New Stud Cottages

SP85LS

Terrace Lane

SP85SF

Fifehead Hill

SP84LB

Ham Lane

SP84TT

Heatherfields

SP85ND

Fern Hill

SP85QQ

Mapperton Hill

SP85RH

Lotmoor Hill

SP79NP

Shaftesbury Road

SP79NW

Summer Oaks

SP85DH

Mill Rise

SP79HY

Gillingham

SP84GG

Pheasant Way

SP85DG

Victoria Cottages

SP85EB

Gillingham

SP85HP

Templecombe Lane

SP85PF

West Bourton Road

DT101HY

Great Down Lane

SP70QJ

Stour Lane

SP78GU

Calves Lane

SP84TH

Poppyfields

SP85GA

Gillingham

SP85HD

Barton Hill

SP85QF

Gillingham

SP85SY

Longbury Hill Lane

DT101HU

Barn Close

SP85AU

Forge Lane

SP79NY

Frog Lane

SP84RQ

Claremont Avenue

SP84RW

Avondale Gardens

SP85AB

Mapperton Hill

SP85EY

Common Lane

SP85QH

Horsington Lane

SP85SL

Gillingham

SP70LB

Church Lane

SP84LG

Park Villas

SP85HJ

Court Cottages

SP85JS

Back Street

SP85LE

The Fieldings

SP85LZ

Hawker's Lane

SP85SB

Scotchey Hill

SP84FN

Thurstin Way

SP84GJ

Shaftesbury Road

SP84LF

Kings Court Close

SP84US

Swallowfields

SP84WE

Wren Place

SP85FB

Kingsmead Business Park

SP85HH

Manor Cottages

SP85LB

Witch Close

SP85LL

Stour Close

SP85LP

Lotmoor Hill

SP85LW

Cross Roads

SP84FS

Trent Square

SP84UN

Barleyfields

SP85QD

Mapperton Hill

SP85RE

Bleet Lane

SP79FA

Chantry Mews

SP84GX

Otter Springs

SP85EU

New Town

SP85PY

Gillingham

SP85QL

Gillingham

SP85RG

Bleet Lane

SP85SA

Church Lane

SP79HX

North End

SP84GH

Ridgeway Road

SP85AE

Martin's Lane

SP85DA

Mill Lane

SP85DB

Bridge Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.