Postcode SP8 4PU 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.6 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 0.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Gillingham has a high 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 67.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.4% 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 4PU.
Gillingham near SP8 4PU 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Gillingham (Dorset) | N/A | Walking directions to Gillingham (Dorset) |
Based on 314 recent sales, the median property price is £293,000 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 | 131 | £399,950 |
| Flats | 34 | £121,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 75 | £270,000 |
| Terraced | 74 | £227,250 |
10 year median price trend in Gillingham
In the SP8 4PU postcode area, located within Gillingham, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SP8 4PU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Little Poland | Beaton House High Street, Gillingham, SP8 4QT | Walking directions to Little Poland |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Station Road, Dorset, SP8 4PY | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Station Road, Gillingham, SP8 4QA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | School Lane, Gillingham, SP8 4QJ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Waitrose | Chantry Fields, Gillingham, SP8 4UA | Walking directions to Waitrose |
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.
Elected local representatives for SP8 4PU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Belinda Brenda Louise Ridout
Gillingham - Elected 2 May 2024
Carl Anthony Woode
Gillingham - Elected 2 May 2024
Val Pothecary
Gillingham - Elected 2 May 2024
Simon Hoare
North Dorset - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.