Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

SP8 4BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SP8 4BA.

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Population

308

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences25
Anti-social behaviour24
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft6
Shoplifting6

school Local Schools

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Gillingham Primary School

Requires Improvement0.5 km
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Wyke Primary School

Requires Improvement180 pupils0.6 km
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Gillingham School

Good1760 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School

Good232 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Lidl UK GMBH0.5 km
  • Co-operative0.4 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.5 km
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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