Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

LODBOURNE, SP8 4DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LODBOURNE, SP8 4DG.

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Population

250

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Avg Age

49

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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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences19
Anti-social behaviour17
Other theft7
Burglary7
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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Gillingham Primary School

Requires Improvement0.7 km
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Gillingham School

Good1760 pupils0.9 km
P

Wyke Primary School

Requires Improvement180 pupils0.9 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 Tandoori0.6 km
  • Marlowes Makes Imagiplay0.6 km
  • + 9 more
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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
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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
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Supermarkets

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