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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

SP85PL

East Street

DT101HZ

Westminster Buildings

SP70LF

Church Lane

SP79HL

Elm Hill

SP79LD

Motcombe Road

SP85AJ

Fantley Lane

SP85BG

Orchard Cottages

SP85BQ

Gillingham

SP85NL

Milton Lane

SP85RD

Harpitts Lane

SP84FF

Leddington Way

SP85AN

Queen Oak

SP85AQ

Fantley Lane

SP85BX

West Bourton Road

SP85FG

West Bourton Road

SP85HQ

Weston Street

SP85JF

Gillingham

SP85NA

New Lane

SP85PW

Stroud Bungalows

SP85RN

Church Street

SP70QD

Green Lane

SP79QN

Shorts Green Lane

SP85AA

Gillingham

SP85GH

Gillingham

SP85NJ

Wavering Lane West

SP85NQ

Gillingham

SP85QB

Post Office Road

SP84UQ

Horsefields

SP85AT

High Street

SP85BA

Bridge Street

SP85DQ

Church Road

SP85ES

Juan's Lane

SP85JG

Shaftesbury Road

SP85NN

Field Lane

SP85QA

Kendall Lane

SP79PB

New Lane

SP79PN

Shaftesbury Road

SP84JZ

Shaftesbury Road

SP85PQ

West Bourton Road

SP79HR

Elm Hill

SP79NS

Motcombe Park

SP84LQ

Lockwood Terrace

SP85BY

Chaffeymoor Hill

SP85NW

Field Lane

SP70LG

Church Lane

SP79QG

Hunters Mead

SP84LU

Shaftesbury Road

SP85EJ

Breach Lane

SP85JL

New Barn Cottages

SP85LH

Front Street

SP85LT

Scotchey Lane

SP85NP

Wavering Lane

SP85PD

Stock Lane

SP79EZ

The Street

SP79QH

Willow Way

SP85BW

Church Track

SP85RQ

Heavland Lane

DT101HX

Church Lane

SP70AZ

Church Lane

SP84FR

Marlott Road

SP85RU

Butts Lane

SP70LL

Fishey Lane

SP79NX

Bittles Green

SP79PQ

Hayes Mead

SP84LP

Shaftesbury Road

SP85HE

Hartmoor Hill

SP79HP

Gillingham

SP79HW

Gillingham

SP85BL

Mede Close

SP85LJ

Head Lane

SP85SG

Broadmead Lane

SP70QG

College Arms Close

SP84FQ

Melstock Road

SP85NR

Dry Lane

DT101HT

Red Lane

SP70QL

Copse Corner

SP79PJ

Gillingham

SP79QA

Shaftesbury Road

SP84GY

Jay Walk

SP85BZ

Chaffeymoor

SP85DR

Culvers

SP85FL

Ash Green

SP85FW

Gillingham

SP85QR

Bay Road

SP84RJ

Cordery Gardens

SP85DT

Green Lane

SP85LQ

Front Street

SP85LR

Scotchy Hill

SP70BA

Bleax Close

SP70LH

Drove Lane

SP79HN

Elm Close

SP84FH

Stourcastle Close

SP84FW

Cerne Avenue

SP84LW

Shaftesbury Road

SP85EX

Common Lane

SP85PA

Moor Lane

SP79PT

Shaftesbury Road

SP84GD

Hedgehog Path

SP85AX

Factory Hill

SP85EZ

Back Lane

Data Sources

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