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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

SP85ED

Barton Hill

SP85EF

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP85EG

Church Hill

SP85HG

Weston Street

SP85HT

Church Hill

SP85PN

Church Road

SP85PX

Field Lane

SP85QW

Bay Road

SP85SJ

Nyland Lane

SP70AY

Church Lane

SP70LE

Church Lane

SP70QW

Cherry Orchard Lane

SP79BT

Grosvenor Road

SP79LU

Summer Oaks

SP79PE

The Street

SP79PY

Cherry Orchard Lane

SP84ED

Shaftesbury Road

SP84GR

Yalbury Wood Way

SP84GS

Cresscombe Close

SP84LA

Shaftesbury Road

SP84LD

Kingscourt Close

SP84LN

Shaftesbury Road

SP85AP

New Road

SP85AR

Tan Lane

SP85AS

Millers Close

SP85BE

Bridge Street

SP85DF

Church Road

SP85DY

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP85ER

Chapel Hill

SP85LS

Scotchey Hill

SP85SF

Fifehead Hill

SP79NP

Calves Lane

SP79NW

Summer Oaks

SP84LB

Ham Lane

SP84TT

Gyllas Way

SP85DH

Mill Lane

SP85ND

Fern Hill

SP85QQ

Mapperton Hill

SP85RH

Lotmoor Hill

DT101HY

Great Down Lane

SP70QJ

Dover Street

SP78GU

Calves Lane

SP79HY

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP84GG

New Road

SP84TH

Gyllas Way

SP85DG

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP85EB

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP85HD

Barton Hill

SP85HP

Templecombe Lane

SP85PF

West Bourton Road

SP85QF

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP85SY

Longbury Hill Lane

DT101HU

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP70LB

Church Lane

SP79NY

Frog Lane

SP85QH

Horsington Lane

SP84LG

Lockwood Terrace

SP84RQ

Bourne Way

SP84RW

Avondale Gardens

SP85AB

Mapperton Hill

SP85AU

Forge Lane

SP85EY

Common Lane

SP85HJ

Templecombe Lane

SP85JS

Back Street

SP85LE

The Fieldings

SP85LZ

Hawker's Lane

SP85SB

Scotchey Hill

SP85SL

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP84FN

Claremont Avenue

SP84FS

Lockwood Terrace

SP84GJ

Shaftesbury Road

SP84LF

Kingscourt Close

SP84UN

Barleyfields

SP84US

Swallowfields

SP84WE

Chaffinch Chase

SP85FB

Shaftesbury Road

SP85HH

Weston Street

SP85LB

Witch Close

SP85LL

Stour Close

SP85LP

Lotmoor Hill

SP85LW

Cross Roads

SP85QD

Mapperton Hill

SP85RE

Bleet Lane

SP85DB

Bridge Street

SP79FA

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP79HX

Bridewell Lane

SP84GH

Ridgeway Road

SP84GX

Otter Springs

SP85DA

Kite's Nest Lane

SP85AE

Martin's Lane

SP85EU

Broadmead Lane

SP85PL

East Street

SP85PY

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP85QL

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP85RG

Bleet Lane

SP85SA

Church Lane

DT101HZ

Shave Lane

SP70LF

Church Lane

SP85BX

West Bourton Road

SP79HL

Elm Close

Data Sources

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