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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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 5 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
22
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
10.67(-68%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.01(-66%)
Burglary
2.83(+2%)
Other theft
2.61(-54%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.4(-63%)
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

Median price£332,500
Price per sq ft£307
Sales (last 12 months)140
Typical range (middle 50%)£252K – £429K

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £332,500 (about £307 per square foot) in Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,000 up to £1,150,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached63£416,500£326
Semi-Detached38£302,500£291
Terraced32£230,000£307
Flats7£225,000£241

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£360,000£232,500£215,000£192,250
2017£370,000£137,500£223,000£185,000
2018£355,000£127,500£228,000£190,000
2019£348,750£132,500£227,000£209,250
2020£360,000£170,000£254,000£216,250
2021£425,000£165,000£275,000£223,250
2022£441,000£131,000£312,500£250,000
2023£457,500£168,000£311,000£260,000
2024£475,000£132,000£290,000£253,000
2025£425,000£145,000£270,000£233,500
2026£382,500£227,000£315,000£230,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£265£275£283£235
2017£260£222£256£249
2018£279£217£254£260
2019£265£216£274£242
2020£272£220£267£250
2021£312£222£294£262
2022£349£242£329£331
2023£344£213£311£295
2024£334£220£310£298
2025£335£241£304£280
2026£303£151£280£316
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe in the last year.

All postcodes in Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP70QH

Dover Street

SP85FX

Gillingham

SP85BF

Whitefield Drive

SP79HS

Corner Lane

SP85AG

Fantley Lane

DT101HT

Red Lane

SP85EE

Bowden

SP84GN

Hine Close

SP79NR

Shaftesbury Road

SP85LN

Head Lane

SP85LY

Woodville

SP85HS

Church Hill

SP85HT

Church Hill

SP84HJ

Purns Mill Lane

SP84GT

Chaffinch Chase

SP85AP

New Road

SP85QE

Cross Lane

SP79QB

Grays Close

SP84HQ

Dolphin Lane

SP84LG

Park Villas

SP79QQ

Glebe Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.