Postcode SP8 4LN is located in an urban city, within the Gillingham ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe is £51,200 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Dorset) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,806 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 15% least deprived areas in England.
Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.5% 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.
The average income of residents in Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe is £51,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SP8 4LN.
Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe near SP8 4LN 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 0.4 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 4LN postcode area, located within Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SP8 4LN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Budgens | Fern Brook Lane, Dorset, SP8 5FB | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Shaftesbury Road, Dorset, SP8 5FB | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Iceland | Station Road, Dorset, SP8 4PY | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | School Lane, Gillingham, SP8 4QJ | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.