Postcode SP8 5SH is located in a rural hamlet, 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 28.5 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 Templecombe located about 2.0 miles away.
Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,558 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 8.2% 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 5SH.
Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe near SP8 5SH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Templecombe located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 285 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 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 | 106 | £421,250 |
| Flats | 34 | £111,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 83 | £255,000 |
| Terraced | 62 | £234,500 |
10 year median price trend in Gillingham
In the SP8 5SH postcode area, located within Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe, there are no schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.