Postcode SP8 4JH 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 74.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Gillingham is £45,263 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Dorset) located about 0.1 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 74.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.4% 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 per household in Gillingham is £45,263 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SP8 4JH.
Gillingham near SP8 4JH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gillingham (Dorset) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Gillingham (Dorset) | N/A | Walking directions to Gillingham (Dorset) |
Based on 311 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 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 | 123 | £410,000 |
| Flats | 39 | £119,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 87 | £260,000 |
| Terraced | 62 | £237,250 |
10 year median price trend in Gillingham
In the SP8 4JH postcode area, located within Gillingham, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SP8 4JH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Station Road, Dorset, SP8 4PY | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Little Poland | Beaton House High Street, Gillingham, SP8 4QT | Walking directions to Little Poland |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Station Road, Gillingham, SP8 4QA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | School Lane, Gillingham, SP8 4QJ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Shop 'n Drive | Dorset, SP8 4UA | Walking directions to Shop 'n Drive |
Annual council tax rates for Dorset district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.