Postcode SP8 5RH is located in a rural village, within the Gillingham ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.7 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 2.0 miles away.
Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,688 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.4% 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 5RH.
Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe near SP8 5RH 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 306 recent sales, the median property price is £283,750 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 | 121 | £405,000 |
| Flats | 39 | £119,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 85 | £265,000 |
| Terraced | 61 | £237,000 |
10 year median price trend in Gillingham
In the SP8 5RH postcode area, located within Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe, there are no schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SP8 5RH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Church Street, Dorset, SP8 5RJ | Walking directions to Spar |
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: 16/01/2026.