Postcode SP8 5RX is located in a rural village, within the Beacon 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 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe is £51,200 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Dorset) located about 3.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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 31.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 6.8% 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 of residents in Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe is £51,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SP8 5RX.
Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe near SP8 5RX has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gillingham (Dorset) located about 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 in Beacon area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,655,337.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 43 | £540,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £365,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £445,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £360,000 |
10 year median price trend in Beacon
In the SP8 5RX postcode area, located within Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Stower Provost Community School | Community school | Requires improvement |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.