SP8 4BA is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Lodbourne in Gillingham (Dorset). Administratively it sits within Gillingham ward and the North Dorset constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SP8 4BA are sourced from Output Area E00103603 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SP8 4BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SP8 4BA.
308
42
£ 41,900 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SP8 4BA's 67% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SP8 4BA. The average age is 42.5. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SP8 4BA has low crime rates — 26 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
Wyke Primary School
Gillingham School
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Syrian Cuisine0.3 km
- Vicarage School Room0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Gillingham Tandoori0.2 km
- Marlowes Makes Imagiplay0.2 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Little Poland0.5 km
- One Stop0.5 km
- Chantry Fields Petrol Filling Station0.5 km
- Dudley Taylor0.4 km
- Little Buddha0.6 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Coronation Club0.5 km
- Dolphin Inn0.7 km
- Gillingham Bowling Club0.5 km
- Gillingham Town Football & Supporters Club0.9 km
- Red Lion Hotel0.4 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda0.7 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Lidl UK GMBH0.5 km
- Co-operative0.4 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.2 km
- Gillingham Chinese Take-away0.5 km
- Gillingham Town FC0.9 km
- Ocean Fish & Chips0.3 km
- Seafood Fish & Chips0.6 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gillingham (Dorset)0.8 km
- Templecombe10.6 km
- Bruton14.2 km
Bus Stops
- King Edmund Court0.1 km
- King Edmund Court0.1 km
- Coronation Road0.3 km
- Coronation Road0.3 km
- Bus Shelter0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SP84BA · Data under Open Government Licence