Postcode SP8 5RZ 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 3.0 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 5RZ.
Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe near SP8 5RZ 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 3 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 5RZ postcode area, located within Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 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.