SP8 4AW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on High Street, 0.4km from Lodbourne in Gillingham (Dorset). Administratively it sits within Gillingham ward and the North Dorset constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SP8 4AW 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. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SP8 4AW are sourced from Output Area E00103604 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, SP8 4AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, SP8 4AW.
219
48
£ 41,900 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SP8 4AW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 35% social renting, SP8 4AW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SP8 4AW. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SP8 4AW has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Gillingham Primary School
Gillingham School
Wyke Primary School
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Syrian Cuisine0.4 km
- Vicarage School Room0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Gillingham Tandoori0.1 km
- Marlowes Makes Imagiplay0.1 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Little Poland0.3 km
- One Stop0.5 km
- Chantry Fields Petrol Filling Station0.3 km
- Dudley Taylor0.3 km
- Little Buddha0.4 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Coronation Club0.3 km
- Dolphin Inn0.9 km
- Gillingham Bowling Club0.4 km
- Gillingham Town Football & Supporters Club0.7 km
- Red Lion Hotel0.2 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda0.5 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Lidl UK GMBH0.4 km
- Co-operative0.5 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.0 km
- Gillingham Chinese Take-away0.3 km
- Gillingham Town FC0.8 km
- Ocean Fish & Chips0.4 km
- Seafood Fish & Chips0.4 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gillingham (Dorset)0.6 km
- Templecombe10.6 km
- Tisbury14.2 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Shelter0.1 km
- Methodist Church0.2 km
- Waitrose Superstore0.2 km
- Gillingham High St (opp. School Road)0.3 km
- King Edmund Court0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SP84AW · Data under Open Government Licence