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SP8 4QZ

Orchard Court

Gillingham

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Detailed insights for SP8 4QZ

Overview

Postcode SP8 4QZ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
35.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Gillingham has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.1%

Approximately 35.1% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Gillingham is £45,263 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SP8 4QZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Gillingham near SP8 4QZ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SP8 4QZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Gillingham (Dorset)

N/A

Walking directions to Gillingham (Dorset)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
223
Population density
3,004.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.17(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.53(+78%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.29(+28%)
Shoplifting
7.05(+7%)
Public order
6.63(+1%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
198
88.79%
Other White
16
7.17%
Other
3
1.35%
Other Asian
2
0.9%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.45%
Total population: 223

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
43
22.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
19.79%
Level 4+ (Degree)
37
19.79%
Level 3 (A level)
30
16.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
14.44%
Total 16+ residents: 187

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
34
29.82%
Owns outright
26
22.81%
Owns with a mortgage
22
19.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
17.54%
Social rents from council
6
5.26%
Total households: 114

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 4QZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SP8 4QZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Oct 20251, Floramour Place, Gillingham, SP8 4BFDetachedFreehold£340,000
28 Nov 20259, Cypress Way, Gillingham, SP8 4BYTerracedFreehold£170,000
01 Oct 20257, King Edmund Court, Gillingham, SP8 4DLFlatsLeasehold£138,000
06 Jun 202528, King Edmund Court, Gillingham, SP8 4DLTerracedLeasehold£155,500
31 Mar 20258, King Edmund Court, Gillingham, SP8 4DLFlatsLeasehold£122,000

Schools

In the SP8 4QZ postcode area, located within Gillingham, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SP8 4QZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryGillingham Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryWyke Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.5 miSecondaryGillingham SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SP8 4QZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SP8 4QZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op FoodThe Parade, Dorset, SP8 4EGWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miWaitroseChantry Fields, Gillingham, SP8 4UAWalking directions to Waitrose
0.3 miShop 'n DriveDorset, SP8 4UAWalking directions to Shop 'n Drive
0.3 miBroad Robin StoresBroad Robin, Dorset, SP8 4PJWalking directions to Broad Robin Stores
0.4 miLittle PolandBeaton House High Street, Gillingham, SP8 4QTWalking directions to Little Poland

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 4QZ, 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)GillinghamE02004255
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dorset 001AE01020443
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1981-06-01

Frequently asked questions about SP8 4QZ

Is SP8 4QZ (Gillingham) safe?

The area around SP8 4QZ 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.

What is the average house price near SP8 4QZ?

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

What schools are near SP8 4QZ?

There are 4 schools close to SP8 4QZ, including Gillingham Primary School, Wyke Primary School and Gillingham School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SP8 4QZ?

The closest station to SP8 4QZ is Gillingham (Dorset), about 800 m away.

How deprived is the area around SP8 4QZ?

SP8 4QZ 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).

Who represents SP8 4QZ (Gillingham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Dorset covering SP8 4QZ 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).

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.