BRIDGE CLOSE, SP8 4LS - Information

Overview

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

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

Location And Map Details
  • Co-ordinates: [ -2.265032574898392, 51.03331281038626 ]
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NameType
Postcode AreaSP8
WardGillingham
Middle layer Super Output AreaGillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe
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 Index27806

According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is White suburban communities / Rural traits / None, while the work-zone classification is Traditional countryside.

Nearby Places

The nearest places is Ham Common(0.15 mi)

  • Ham Common, (0.15 mi)
  • Ham, (0.21 mi)
  • Bay, (0.62 mi)
  • Lodbourne, (0.70 mi)
  • Madjeston, (0.80 mi)
Nearby Bus stop

The nearest Bus stop is Kingscourt Road(0.10 mi)

  • Kingscourt Road, (0.10 mi)
  • Ham Court, (0.13 mi)
  • Ganymede, (0.21 mi)
  • Ganymede, (0.22 mi)
  • The Doctors Surgery, (0.22 mi)
  • Addison Terrace, (0.24 mi)
  • Addison Terrace, (0.24 mi)
  • Baptist Church, (0.25 mi)
  • Brickfields Trading Estate, (0.25 mi)
  • Barn Surgery, (0.29 mi)
Nearby Railway Station

The nearest Railway Station is Gillingham (Dorset)(0.32 mi)

  • Gillingham (Dorset), (0.32 mi)
  • Templecombe, (7.01 mi)
  • Tisbury, (8.34 mi)
Nearby Airport

The nearest airport is Southampton Airport Parkway(39.74 mi)

  • Southampton Airport Parkway, (39.74 mi)
Nearby Schools

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

NameAgeDistanceDetails
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Good2-11SP8 4GG (0.24 mi)Details
Gillingham SchoolSecondary, Good11-18SP8 4QP (0.36 mi)Details
Gillingham Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement4-11SP8 4QR (0.44 mi)Details
Nearby Nhs GP

The nearest GP to this postcode is GILLINGHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE(0.29 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.

NameTelephonePostcode
gillingham medical practiceActivegillingham med practice, the barn surgery, newbury, gillingham, dorset01747824201SP8 4XS
Nearby Amenities
  • Caroline's Cakes and Bakes
    0.10 mi
  • Mole Country Stores
    0.29 mi
  • The Original Factory Shop
    0.39 mi
  • Little Buddha
    0.39 mi
  • Little Poland
    0.43 mi
  • Gillingham Town Football & Supporters Club
    0.30 mi
  • Gillingham Bowling Club
    0.43 mi
  • Royal British Legion
    0.43 mi
  • Coronation Club
    0.44 mi
  • Red Lion
    0.51 mi
  • Gillingham Town FC
    0.31 mi
  • Seafood Fish & Chips
    0.39 mi
  • Gillingham Chinese Take-away
    0.43 mi
  • Greggs
    0.44 mi
  • Gillingham Kebab & Pizza House
    0.51 mi

BRIDGE CLOSE, SP8 4LS Demographics

(from Census 2021)

The population of SP84LS is 229 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.

Age

The average age of people living in the nearby area is 47 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 55 to 64 (1531), Below 14 (1395), and Between 65 to 74 (1358).

Ethinicity

According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 208 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 12.

Education

Regarding education, 62 adults have Level 4, while 36 have Level 3.

Deprivation

As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (372), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (212).

Occupation
The most common occupations in the nearby area are
  • Associate professional and technical occupations (20)
  • Elementary occupations (17), and
  • Professional occupations (15)
Religion

In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (136), followed by No religion (78).

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 Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (44) followed by Small employers and own account workers (31), and Semi-routine occupations (26).

Economic Status

Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (516), and 271 adults mentioned they are Retired.

Country of Birth

As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1529) and European Union EU-8 (65).