Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

SP8 4BN House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

219

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SP8 4BN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 35% social renting, SP8 4BN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SP8 4BN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from Lodbourne in Gillingham (Dorset). Administratively it sits within Gillingham ward and the North Dorset constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SP8 4BN is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SP8 4BN are sourced from Output Area E00103604 (shared with 19 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 4BN. The average age is 48.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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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 4BN has low crime rates — 19 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 offences26
Anti-social behaviour22
Criminal damage and arson7
Other theft6
Burglary6

school Local Schools

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Gillingham Primary School

Requires Improvement0.6 km
S

Gillingham School

Good1760 pupils0.7 km
P

Wyke Primary School

Requires Improvement180 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Syrian Cuisine0.1 km
  • Vicarage School Room0.1 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Gillingham Tandoori0.4 km
  • Marlowes Makes Imagiplay0.4 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Little Poland0.6 km
  • One Stop0.7 km
  • Chantry Fields Petrol Filling Station0.6 km
  • Dudley Taylor0.5 km
  • Little Buddha0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Coronation Club0.6 km
  • Dolphin Inn0.6 km
  • Gillingham Bowling Club0.6 km
  • Gillingham Town Football & Supporters Club0.9 km
  • Red Lion Hotel0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Lidl UK GMBH0.6 km
  • Co-operative0.2 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Charcoal Grill0.4 km
  • Gillingham Chinese Take-away0.6 km
  • Gillingham Town FC0.9 km
  • Ocean Fish & Chips0.1 km
  • Seafood Fish & Chips0.6 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Dorset)0.9 km
  • Templecombe10.8 km
  • Tisbury14.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Lodbourne Roundabout0.1 km
  • Lodbourne Green0.1 km
  • Lodbourne Green0.2 km
  • Coronation Road0.2 km
  • Coronation Road0.2 km