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SP7 0LH

Drove Lane

Beacon

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Overview

Postcode SP7 0LH is located in a rural hamlet, within the Beacon ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe is £55,398 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Dorset), about 6.3 miles away.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
23
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,688 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.8%

Approximately 1.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe is £55,398 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SP7 0LH.

Flood risk

No risk

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe near SP7 0LH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Gillingham (Dorset) located about 6.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
259
Population density
31.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.88(-64%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.64(-42%)
Burglary
3.24(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.16(-67%)
Other theft
2.16(-62%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
244
93.49%
Other White
6
2.3%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.92%
Irish
2
0.77%
Chinese
1
0.38%
Total population: 261

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
78
33.91%
Level 3 (A level)
42
18.26%
No qualifications
36
15.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
13.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.43%
Total 16+ residents: 230

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
63
56.76%
Owns with a mortgage
26
23.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
12.61%
Other forms of private rent
6
5.41%
Other social rented
2
1.8%
Total households: 111

Property prices in Beacon

Median price£497,500
Price per sq ft£363
Sales (last 12 months)48
Typical range (middle 50%)£375K – £689K

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £497,500 (about £363 per square foot) in Beacon area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,015,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Beacon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£633,500£365
Semi-Detached8£382,500£387
Terraced4£347,500£281
Flats2£337,500£215

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Beacon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beacon.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£442,500£274,500£300,000
2017£500,000£350,650£273,750
2018£525,000£257,500£447,500
2019£501,250£312,000£315,000
2020£502,500£287,575£282,500
2021£611,250£351,080£345,000
2022£675,000£360,000£380,000
2023£635,000£431,250£390,000
2024£432,498£375,000£370,000
2025£621,000£375,000£347,500
2026£665,000£450,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beacon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beacon.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£275£254£304
2017£289£261£342
2018£300£264£407
2019£297£284£318
2020£307£258£273
2021£357£315£340
2022£402£351£425
2023£420£354£495
2024£318£347£354
2025£353£365£361
2026£359£200
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beacon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Beacon in the last year.

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the SP7 0LH postcode area, located within Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dorset district (2025-26).

Band A£1,754
Band B£2,046
Band C£2,338
Band D£2,630
Band E£3,215
Band F£3,799
Band G£4,384
Band H£5,261

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SP7 0LH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jane Somper

Beacon - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Simon Hoare

North Dorset - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictDorsetE06000059
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth DorsetE14001388
WardBeaconE05012682
ParishEast OrchardE04003403
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Gillingham Outer, Bourton & MotcombeE02004256
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dorset 002CE01020462
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SP7 0LH

Is SP7 0LH (Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe) safe?

The area around SP7 0LH records about 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary.

What is the average house price near SP7 0LH?

The median sale price around SP7 0LH in Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe is £497,500 (about £363 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around SP7 0LH?

SP7 0LH scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,688 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SP7 0LH (Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Dorset covering SP7 0LH is Simon Hoare (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jane Somper (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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.