Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

HYDE ROAD, SP8 4BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HYDE ROAD, SP8 4BX.

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Population

234

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SP8 4BX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 68% of tenure in SP8 4BX — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

home £237,500 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

An affordable area with active regeneration, SP8 4BX 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. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £237k.

Census 2021 statistics for SP8 4BX are sourced from Output Area E00103630 (shared with 6 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 4BX. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 237,500

2 sales · Mean £ 237,500

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

SP8 4BX has low crime rates — 12 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 offences18
Anti-social behaviour16
Burglary7
Other theft6
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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Wyke Primary School

Requires Improvement180 pupils0.6 km
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Gillingham Primary School

Requires Improvement0.8 km
S

Gillingham School

Good1760 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Syrian Cuisine0.4 km
  • Vicarage School Room0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Gillingham Tandoori0.5 km
  • Marlowes Makes Imagiplay0.5 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Little Poland0.8 km
  • One Stop0.6 km
  • Chantry Fields Petrol Filling Station0.8 km
  • Dudley Taylor0.7 km
  • Little Buddha0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Coronation Club0.8 km
  • Dolphin Inn0.5 km
  • Gillingham Bowling Club0.8 km
  • Red Lion Hotel0.7 km
  • Royal British Legion0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Asda1.0 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Lidl UK GMBH0.8 km
  • Co-operative0.4 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Charcoal Grill0.5 km
  • Gillingham Chinese Take-away0.8 km
  • Ocean Fish & Chips0.4 km
  • Seafood Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • American Pizza0.5 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Dorset)1.1 km
  • Templecombe10.5 km
  • Bruton14.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Stour Court0.1 km
  • Coronation Road0.1 km
  • Coronation Road0.1 km
  • King Edmund Court0.2 km
  • King Edmund Court0.2 km