SP8 4DG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Lodbourne, 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 quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 84% 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 £184k, up 1.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SP8 4DG are sourced from Output Area E00103628 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LODBOURNE, SP8 4DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LODBOURNE, SP8 4DG.
250
49
£ 41,900 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
SP8 4DG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £184k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SP8 4DG. The average age is 49.3. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 184,500
3 sales · Mean £ 183,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SP8 4DG 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.
school Local Schools
Gillingham Primary School
Gillingham School
Wyke Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Syrian Cuisine0.2 km
- Vicarage School Room0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Gillingham Tandoori0.6 km
- Marlowes Makes Imagiplay0.6 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Little Poland0.7 km
- One Stop0.8 km
- Chantry Fields Petrol Filling Station0.8 km
- Dudley Taylor0.7 km
- Little Buddha0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Coronation Club0.8 km
- Dolphin Inn0.4 km
- Gillingham Bowling Club0.7 km
- Gillingham Town Football & Supporters Club1.0 km
- Red Lion Hotel0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda0.9 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Lidl UK GMBH0.7 km
- Co-operative0.2 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.5 km
- Gillingham Chinese Take-away0.7 km
- Ocean Fish & Chips0.2 km
- Seafood Fish & Chips0.8 km
- American Pizza0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gillingham (Dorset)1.1 km
- Templecombe10.8 km
- Bruton14.1 km
Bus Stops
- Wavering Lane0.1 km
- Wavering Lane0.1 km
- Fairey Crescent0.1 km
- Wavering Lane0.1 km
- Fairey Crescent0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SP84DG · Data under Open Government Licence