Postcode SP8 4QL 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, about 21% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gillingham is £45,263 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Dorset), 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 4QL.
Gillingham near SP8 4QL 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 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 122 | £387,250 | £332 |
| Semi-Detached | 65 | £270,000 | £305 |
| Terraced | 68 | £220,500 | £302 |
| Flats | 25 | £120,000 | £185 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SP8 4QL.
In the SP8 4QL 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 4QL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | School Lane, Gillingham, SP8 4QJ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Station Road, Gillingham, SP8 4QA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 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 4QL, 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
The area around SP8 4QL records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 other theft.
The median sale price around SP8 4QL in Gillingham is £290,700 (about £306 per square foot) based on 280 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to SP8 4QL, including Gillingham Primary School, Gillingham School (Good) and St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SP8 4QL is Gillingham (Dorset), about 319 m away.
SP8 4QL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,795 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for North Dorset covering SP8 4QL 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).
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.