Postcode SP8 4RW 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 15.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe is £55,398 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Dorset) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,201 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.
Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe has a very low crime rate, with approximately 15.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.4% 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 per household in Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe is £55,398 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SP8 4RW.
Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe near SP8 4RW 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Gillingham (Dorset) | N/A | Walking directions to Gillingham (Dorset) |
Based on 311 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 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 | 123 | £410,000 |
| Flats | 39 | £119,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 87 | £260,000 |
| Terraced | 62 | £237,250 |
10 year median price trend in Gillingham
In the SP8 4RW postcode area, located within Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SP8 4RW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | The Parade, Dorset, SP8 4EG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.