Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

MULBERRY CLOSE, SP8 4AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MULBERRY CLOSE, SP8 4AU.

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Population

396

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SP8 4AU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 88% 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SP8 4AU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Mulberry Close, 0.1km from Bay in Gillingham (Dorset). Administratively it sits within Gillingham ward and the North Dorset constituency.

For families considering a move, SP8 4AU represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £171k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for SP8 4AU are sourced from Output Area E00103624 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SP8 4AU. The average age is 50.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 171,000

2 sales · Mean £ 171,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SP8 4AU has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences28
Anti-social behaviour25
Other theft10
Criminal damage and arson7
Shoplifting5

school Local Schools

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Gillingham Primary School

Requires Improvement0.4 km
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Gillingham School

Good1760 pupils0.4 km
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Wyke Primary School

Requires Improvement180 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School

Good232 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Syrian Cuisine0.2 km
  • Vicarage School Room0.2 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • Gillingham Tandoori0.5 km
  • Marlowes Makes Imagiplay0.5 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Little Poland0.4 km
  • One Stop0.9 km
  • Chantry Fields Petrol Filling Station0.6 km
  • Dudley Taylor0.4 km
  • Little Buddha0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Coronation Club0.5 km
  • Dolphin Inn0.7 km
  • Gillingham Bowling Club0.4 km
  • Gillingham Town Football & Supporters Club0.6 km
  • Red Lion Hotel0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Asda0.6 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Lidl UK GMBH0.4 km
  • Co-operative0.3 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Charcoal Grill0.4 km
  • Gillingham Chinese Take-away0.4 km
  • Gillingham Town FC0.6 km
  • Ocean Fish & Chips0.2 km
  • Seafood Fish & Chips0.5 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Dorset)0.8 km
  • Templecombe11.0 km
  • Tisbury13.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Shreen Way0.1 km
  • Shreen Way0.1 km
  • Lodbourne Green0.2 km
  • Lodbourne Green0.2 km
  • Lodbourne Roundabout0.3 km