SP8 4BJ is a sought-after residential area on Tomlins Lane, 0.3km from Lodbourne in Gillingham (Dorset). Administratively it sits within Gillingham ward and the North Dorset constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SP8, SP8 4BJ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £330k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for SP8 4BJ are sourced from Output Area E00103735 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TOMLINS LANE, SP8 4BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOMLINS LANE, SP8 4BJ.
243
57
£ 41,900 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SP8 4BJ is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 86% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £330k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SP8 4BJ. The average age is 57.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 210,000
1 sales · Mean £ 210,000
Detached
£ 450,000
1 sales · Mean £ 450,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SP8 4BJ has low crime rates — 19 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.
school Local Schools
Gillingham Primary School
Wyke Primary School
Gillingham School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Syrian Cuisine0.2 km
- Vicarage School Room0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Gillingham Tandoori0.4 km
- Marlowes Makes Imagiplay0.4 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Little Poland0.6 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- Chantry Fields Petrol Filling Station0.6 km
- Dudley Taylor0.5 km
- Little Buddha0.7 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Coronation Club0.6 km
- Dolphin Inn0.6 km
- Gillingham Bowling Club0.6 km
- Gillingham Town Football & Supporters Club1.0 km
- Red Lion Hotel0.5 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda0.8 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Lidl UK GMBH0.6 km
- Co-operative0.3 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.4 km
- Gillingham Chinese Take-away0.6 km
- Gillingham Town FC1.0 km
- Ocean Fish & Chips0.2 km
- Seafood Fish & Chips0.7 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gillingham (Dorset)0.9 km
- Templecombe10.6 km
- Bruton14.1 km
Bus Stops
- Coronation Road0.1 km
- Coronation Road0.1 km
- King Edmund Court0.1 km
- King Edmund Court0.1 km
- Lodbourne Roundabout0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SP84BJ · Data under Open Government Licence