Postcode SP8 4AL is located in an urban city, within the Gillingham ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Gillingham area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Gillingham is £41,900 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Dorset) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Gillingham has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,795 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Gillingham has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Gillingham is £41,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SP8 4AL.
Gillingham near SP8 4AL has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gillingham (Dorset) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gillingham (Dorset) | N/A | Walking directions to Gillingham (Dorset) |
Based on 312 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Gillingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £1,250,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 118 | £415,750 |
| Flats | 38 | £112,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 89 | £260,000 |
| Terraced | 67 | £225,000 |
10 year median price trend in Gillingham
In the SP8 4AL postcode area, located within Gillingham, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SP8 4AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | School Lane, Gillingham, SP8 4QJ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Little Poland | Beaton House High Street, Gillingham, SP8 4QT | Walking directions to Little Poland |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | The Parade, Dorset, SP8 4EG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | Chantry Fields, Gillingham, SP8 4UA | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Station Road, Dorset, SP8 4PY | Walking directions to Iceland |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.