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.
MULBERRY CLOSE, SP8 4AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MULBERRY CLOSE, SP8 4AU.
396
50
£ 41,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
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 Cuisine0.2 km
- Vicarage School Room0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Gillingham Tandoori0.5 km
- Marlowes Makes Imagiplay0.5 km
- + 8 more
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
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
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda0.6 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Lidl UK GMBH0.4 km
- Co-operative0.3 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: SP84AU · Data under Open Government Licence