The SP8 4SR postcode is in Dorset, Dorset postcode town, within South West, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | SP8 |
| Ward | Gillingham |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Gillingham |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Dorset |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Dorset |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Blandford Forum and Gillingham |
| Police Force | Dorset |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Gillingham |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | North Dorset |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 14795 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Families in terraces and flats / Primary sector workers / None, while the work-zone classification is Manufacturing, energy and utilities.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Ham Common(0.33 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Addison Terrace(0.07 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Gillingham (Dorset)(0.15 mi)
The nearest airport is Southampton Airport Parkway(39.97 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | SP8 4GG (0.38 mi) | Details |
| Gillingham Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 4-11 | SP8 4QR (0.40 mi) | Details |
| Gillingham SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | SP8 4QP (0.45 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is GILLINGHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE(0.28 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| gillingham medical practiceActivegillingham med practice, the barn surgery, newbury, gillingham, dorset | 01747824201 | SP8 4XS |
The population of SP84SR is 368 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
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).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 311 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 43.
Regarding education, 74 adults have Does not apply, while 55 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (496), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (411).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (170), followed by Christian (164).
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 Routine occupations (57) followed by Semi-routine occupations (54), and Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (45).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (682), and 451 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (2161) and European Union EU-8 (102).