SP8 4AQ is a safe, established residential area on High Street, 0.4km from Lodbourne in Gillingham (Dorset). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Gillingham ward and the North Dorset constituency.
Day-to-day life in SP8 4AQ has the character of a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SP8 4AQ are sourced from Output Area E00103606 (shared with 111 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, SP8 4AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, SP8 4AQ.
363
46
£ 41,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SP8 4AQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
SP8 4AQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SP8 4AQ. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SP8 4AQ has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Gillingham Primary School
Gillingham School
Wyke Primary School
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Syrian Cuisine0.4 km
- Vicarage School Room0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.1 km
- Gillingham Tandoori0.2 km
- Marlowes Makes Imagiplay0.2 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Caroline's Cakes and Bakes1.0 km
- Little Poland0.1 km
- One Stop0.7 km
- Chantry Fields Petrol Filling Station0.2 km
- Dudley Taylor0.0 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Coronation Club0.2 km
- Gillingham Bowling Club0.1 km
- Gillingham Town Football & Supporters Club0.5 km
- Red Lion Hotel0.0 km
- Royal British Legion0.1 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda0.3 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Lidl UK GMBH0.1 km
- Co-operative0.6 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.2 km
- Gillingham Chinese Take-away0.1 km
- Gillingham Town FC0.6 km
- Ocean Fish & Chips0.5 km
- Seafood Fish & Chips0.2 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gillingham (Dorset)0.4 km
- Templecombe10.8 km
- Tisbury14.0 km
Bus Stops
- Methodist Church0.1 km
- Gillingham High St (opp. School Road)0.1 km
- Bus Shelter0.1 km
- Station Road Top0.2 km
- Waitrose Superstore0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SP84AQ · Data under Open Government Licence