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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

SP79LD

Motcombe Road

SP84FF

Casterbridge Way

SP85AJ

Fantley Lane

SP85AN

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP85AQ

Fantley Lane

SP85BG

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP85BQ

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP85FG

West Bourton Road

SP85HQ

Weston Street

SP85NL

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP85RD

Harpitts Lane

SP84UQ

Horsefields

SP85AT

High Street

SP85BA

Bridge Street

SP85DQ

Church Road

SP85ES

Juan's Lane

SP85JF

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP85JG

Cale Way

SP85NA

New Lane

SP85NN

Field Lane

SP85PW

Church Road

SP85QA

Kendall Lane

SP85RN

Church Street

SP70QD

Church Close

SP79PN

Shaftesbury Road

SP79PB

New Lane

SP79QN

Shorts Green Lane

SP84JZ

Ham Lane

SP85AA

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP85NJ

Wavering Lane West

SP85NQ

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP85PQ

Church Track

SP85QB

Post Office Road

SP85JL

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP85EJ

Breach Lane

SP70LG

Church Lane

SP79HR

Corner Lane

SP79NS

Motcombe Road

SP79QG

Hunters Mead

SP85BY

Chaffeymoor Hill

SP84LQ

Lockwood Terrace

SP84LU

Shaftesbury Road

SP85LH

Front Street

SP85LT

Angel Lane

SP85NP

Wavering Lane

SP85NW

Field Lane

SP85PD

Stock Lane

SP85SW

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

DT101HX

Church Lane

SP70AZ

Church Lane

SP85BW

Church Track

SP79EZ

The Street

SP79QH

The Limes

SP84FR

Marlott Road

SP85RQ

Heavland Lane

SP85RU

Butts Lane

SP70LL

Fishey Lane

SP70QG

College Arms Close

SP79NX

Frog Lane

SP79PQ

The Street

SP84FQ

Melstock Road

SP84LP

Shaftesbury Road

SP85HE

Hartmoor Hill

SP85NR

Dry Lane

DT101HT

Red Lane

SP70QL

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP85BL

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP79HP

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP79HW

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP79PJ

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP79PL

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP79QA

Shaftesbury Road

SP84GY

Chaffinch Chase

SP85BZ

Chaffeymoor Hill

SP85DR

Dry Lane

SP85FL

Ash Green

SP85FW

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP85LJ

Forge End

SP85QR

Bay Road

SP85SG

Broadmead Lane

SP84LW

Lockwood Terrace

SP70BA

Bleax Close

SP70LH

Drove Lane

SP79HN

Elm Close

SP84FH

Stourcastle Close

SP84FW

Cerne Avenue

SP84RJ

Arun Close

SP85DT

Green Lane

SP85EX

Common Lane

SP85LQ

Front Street

SP85LR

Scotchey Hill

SP85PA

Moor Lane

SP85FZ

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP79BX

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP79PS

Shaftesbury Road

SP79PT

Shaftesbury Road

SP84GD

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP85HA

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP84GL

Kingfisher Avenue

SP85AX

Factory Hill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.