Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

SP8 4DS House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 4DS 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

Social renting makes up 35% of tenure in SP8 4DS — 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.

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

SP8 4DS 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 4DS 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, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k.

Census 2021 statistics for SP8 4DS 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 4DS. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 320,000

1 sales · Mean £ 320,000

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

SP8 4DS has low crime rates — 33 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 offences34
Anti-social behaviour31
Criminal damage and arson11
Shoplifting10
Burglary7

school Local Schools

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Gillingham Primary School

Requires Improvement0.4 km
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Gillingham School

Good1760 pupils0.6 km
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Wyke Primary School

Requires Improvement180 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School

Good232 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Syrian Cuisine0.2 km
  • Vicarage School Room0.2 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • Gillingham Tandoori0.2 km
  • Marlowes Makes Imagiplay0.2 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Little Poland0.4 km
  • One Stop0.6 km
  • Chantry Fields Petrol Filling Station0.4 km
  • Dudley Taylor0.3 km
  • Little Buddha0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Coronation Club0.4 km
  • Dolphin Inn0.8 km
  • Gillingham Bowling Club0.4 km
  • Gillingham Town Football & Supporters Club0.8 km
  • Red Lion Hotel0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Asda0.6 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Lidl UK GMBH0.4 km
  • Co-operative0.3 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Charcoal Grill0.2 km
  • Gillingham Chinese Take-away0.4 km
  • Gillingham Town FC0.8 km
  • Ocean Fish & Chips0.3 km
  • Seafood Fish & Chips0.5 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Dorset)0.7 km
  • Templecombe10.7 km
  • Tisbury14.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Bus Shelter0.2 km
  • King Edmund Court0.2 km
  • King Edmund Court0.2 km
  • Lodbourne Green0.2 km
  • Lodbourne Green0.3 km