Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

CORONATION ROAD, SP8 4BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CORONATION ROAD, SP8 4BT.

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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

Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 42, SP8 4BT has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

SP8 4BT is a safe, established residential area on Coronation Road, 0.3km from Lodbourne in Gillingham (Dorset). Administratively it sits within Gillingham ward and the North Dorset constituency.

For families considering a move, SP8 4BT represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £205k.

Census 2021 statistics for SP8 4BT 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 4BT. 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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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 207,500

5 sales · Mean £ 202,500

Detached

£ 210,000

1 sales · Mean £ 210,000

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

SP8 4BT has low crime rates — 16 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 offences23
Anti-social behaviour21
Other theft7
Burglary6
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Gillingham Primary School

Requires Improvement0.7 km
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Wyke Primary School

Requires Improvement180 pupils0.8 km
S

Gillingham School

Good1760 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Syrian Cuisine0.2 km
  • Vicarage School Room0.2 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Gillingham Tandoori0.5 km
  • Marlowes Makes Imagiplay0.5 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

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

8 nearby
  • Coronation Club0.7 km
  • Dolphin Inn0.5 km
  • Gillingham Bowling Club0.7 km
  • Gillingham Town Football & Supporters Club1.0 km
  • Red Lion Hotel0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Lidl UK GMBH0.7 km
  • Co-operative0.2 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Charcoal Grill0.4 km
  • Gillingham Chinese Take-away0.7 km
  • Ocean Fish & Chips0.2 km
  • Seafood Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • American Pizza0.4 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Dorset)1.0 km
  • Templecombe10.7 km
  • Bruton14.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Coronation Road0.1 km
  • Coronation Road0.1 km
  • Lodbourne Roundabout0.2 km
  • Wavering Lane0.2 km
  • Wavering Lane0.2 km