SYLVAN WAY, SP8 4EQ - Information

Overview

The SP8 4EQ postcode is in Dorset, Dorset postcode town, within South West, England region.

For comprehensive crime statistics in the SP8 4EQ area, explore the SP8 4EQ Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SP8 4EQ area, visit the SP8 4EQ House Prices

Location And Map Details
  • Co-ordinates: [ -2.2738288413985055, 51.044928415434995 ]
  • What 3 Words: fantastic.silver.forgiving
  • Plus Code:
NameType
Postcode AreaSP8
WardGillingham
Middle layer Super Output AreaGillingham
Lower Tier Local AuthorityDorset
Upper Tier Local AuthorityDorset
RegionSouth West
CountryEngland
Travel To Work AreaBlandford Forum and Gillingham
Police ForceDorset
NHS Care BoardNHS Dorset Integrated Care Board
Electoral wardGillingham
Westminster Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth Dorset
Multiple Deprivation Index17341

According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Older workers and retirement / Ageing urban communities / None, while the work-zone classification is Traditional countryside.

Nearby Places

The nearest places is Lodbourne(0.28 mi)

  • Lodbourne, (0.28 mi)
  • Bay, (0.28 mi)
  • Bowridge Hill, (0.36 mi)
  • Peacemarsh, (0.45 mi)
  • Colesbrook, (0.45 mi)
Nearby Bus stop

The nearest Bus stop is Sylvan Way(0.08 mi)

  • Sylvan Way, (0.08 mi)
  • Shreen Way, (0.08 mi)
  • Shreen Way, (0.09 mi)
  • Sylvan Way, (0.09 mi)
  • Highgrove, (0.09 mi)
  • Highgrove, (0.09 mi)
  • Downsview Drive, (0.09 mi)
  • Downsview Drive, (0.10 mi)
  • Bourne Close, (0.14 mi)
  • Bourne Close, (0.14 mi)
Nearby Railway Station

The nearest Railway Station is Gillingham (Dorset)(0.77 mi)

  • Gillingham (Dorset), (0.77 mi)
  • Templecombe, (6.96 mi)
  • Tisbury, (8.58 mi)
Nearby Airport

The nearest airport is Southampton Airport Parkway(40.24 mi)

  • Southampton Airport Parkway, (40.24 mi)
Nearby Schools

Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)

NameAgeDistanceDetails
Gillingham Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement4-11SP8 4QR (0.51 mi)Details
Gillingham SchoolSecondary, Good11-18SP8 4QP (0.53 mi)Details
Nearby Nhs GP

The nearest GP to this postcode is GILLINGHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE(0.64 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.

NameTelephonePostcode
gillingham medical practiceActivegillingham med practice, the barn surgery, newbury, gillingham, dorset01747824201SP8 4XS
Nearby Amenities
  • Ocean Fish & Chips
    0.25 mi
  • American Pizza
    0.51 mi
  • Gillingham Kebab & Pizza House
    0.53 mi
  • Chan's Chinese Take-away
    0.53 mi
  • Gillingham Chinese Take-away
    0.54 mi
  • Syrian Cuisine
    0.28 mi
  • Vicarage School Room
    0.28 mi
  • Tops Day Nurseries [Gillingham]
    0.43 mi
  • The Slade Centre
    0.52 mi
  • Netplay
    0.53 mi

SYLVAN WAY, SP8 4EQ Demographics

(from Census 2021)

The population of SP84EQ is 226 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.

Age

The average age of people living in the nearby area is 49 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 75 to 100 (1145), Between 55 to 64 (1077), and Between 65 to 74 (1039).

Ethinicity

According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 219 people, followed by African with a total of 4.

Education

Regarding education, 68 adults have No qualifications, while 34 have Level 2.

Deprivation

As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (357), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (313).

Occupation
The most common occupations in the nearby area are
  • Professional occupations (15)
  • Skilled trades occupations (13), and
  • Administrative and secretarial occupations (12)
Religion

In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (160), followed by No religion (47).

NS-SEC

The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Semi-routine occupations (38) followed by Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (37), and Routine occupations (30).

Economic Status

Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (623), and 396 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.

Country of Birth

As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1661) and Middle East and Asia (21).