BARNABY MEAD, SP8 4AL House Prices & Local Information

SP8 4AL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Barnaby Mead, 0.2km from Lodbourne in Gillingham (Dorset). Administratively it sits within Gillingham ward and the North Dorset constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SP8, SP8 4AL offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 54 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 71% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £410k, up 21.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SP8 4AL are sourced from Output Area E00103605 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.