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SP8 4QD

Fern Brook Lane

Gillingham

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Detailed insights for SP8 4QD

Overview

Postcode SP8 4QD 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
23
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe has a 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.

Crime level

1/10

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2%

Approximately 2.0% 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 SP8 4QD.

Flood risk

No risk

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe near SP8 4QD 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SP8 4QD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Gillingham (Dorset)

N/A

Walking directions to Gillingham (Dorset)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
293
Population density
1,003 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.9(-61%)
Shoplifting
4.11(-38%)
Other theft
2.93(-48%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.35(-64%)
Public order
1.76(-73%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
268
90.85%
Other White
9
3.05%
Other Asian
4
1.36%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.36%
Chinese
3
1.02%
Total population: 295

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
53
22.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
20.78%
No qualifications
45
19.48%
Level 3 (A level)
42
18.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
9.96%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
40
39.22%
Owns outright
34
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
24.51%
Other social rented
2
1.96%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.98%
Total households: 102

Property prices in Gillingham

Median price£290,700
Price per sq ft£306
Sales (last 12 months)280
Typical range (middle 50%)£222K – £390K

Based on 280 recent sales, the median property price is £290,700 (about £306 per square foot) in Gillingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £1,150,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gillingham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached122£387,250£332
Semi-Detached65£270,000£305
Terraced68£220,500£302
Flats25£120,000£185

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gillingham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gillingham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£312,500£126,975£187,950£192,000
2017£335,000£124,975£210,000£178,500
2018£325,000£126,750£225,000£186,750
2019£323,000£135,000£225,000£210,000
2020£337,500£124,500£233,500£188,000
2021£375,000£128,000£235,000£212,000
2022£386,500£125,000£271,500£240,000
2023£410,000£125,500£265,000£241,250
2024£410,000£125,000£262,500£225,000
2025£400,000£122,000£265,000£226,250
2026£375,000£160,000£268,750£223,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gillingham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gillingham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£261£187£273£231
2017£256£199£255£240
2018£279£210£255£255
2019£254£212£259£238
2020£273£201£257£250
2021£304£192£289£258
2022£344£199£329£319
2023£328£213£321£298
2024£332£199£311£303
2025£333£204£294£295
2026£317£151£299£316
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gillingham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SP8 4QD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SP8 4QD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jan 20267, Simene Walk, Gillingham, SP8 4FUSemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000
31 Mar 20258, Simene Walk, Gillingham, SP8 4FUSemi-DetachedFreehold£282,500
01 Aug 2025Unit 20, Kingsmead Business Park, Gillingham, SP8 5FBOtherFreehold£192,000
28 Feb 202511, Lockwood Terrace, Gillingham, SP8 4LQSemi-DetachedFreehold£248,000
07 Feb 202530, Lockwood Terrace, Gillingham, SP8 4LQSemi-DetachedFreehold£204,000

Schools

In the SP8 4QD postcode area, located within Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SP8 4QD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miSecondaryGillingham SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryGillingham Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SP8 4QD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SP8 4QD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miBudgensFern Brook Lane, Dorset, SP8 5FBWalking directions to Budgens
0.1 miAldiShaftesbury Road, Dorset, SP8 5FBWalking directions to Aldi

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 SP8 4QD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Belinda Brenda Louise Ridout

Gillingham - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Carl Anthony Woode

Gillingham - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Val Pothecary

Gillingham - 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
WardGillinghamE05012702
ParishGillinghamE04013378
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Gillingham Outer, Bourton & MotcombeE02004256
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dorset 002DE01033156
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced2010-05-01

Frequently asked questions about SP8 4QD

Is SP8 4QD (Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe) safe?

The area around SP8 4QD 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 SP8 4QD?

The median sale price around SP8 4QD in Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe is £290,700 (about £306 per square foot) based on 280 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SP8 4QD?

There are 3 schools close to SP8 4QD, including St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School (Good), Gillingham School (Good) and Gillingham Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SP8 4QD?

The closest station to SP8 4QD is Gillingham (Dorset), about 1,137 m away.

How deprived is the area around SP8 4QD?

SP8 4QD scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,806 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SP8 4QD (Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Dorset covering SP8 4QD is Simon Hoare (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Belinda Brenda Louise Ridout (Conservative and Unionist Party), Carl Anthony Woode (Liberal Democrats) and Val Pothecary (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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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.