SP8 4BL is a safe, established residential area on Tomlins Lane, 0.3km from Lodbourne in Gillingham (Dorset). Administratively it sits within Gillingham ward and the North Dorset constituency.
For families considering a move, SP8 4BL represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k.
Census 2021 statistics for SP8 4BL are sourced from Output Area E00103603 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TOMLINS LANE, SP8 4BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOMLINS LANE, SP8 4BL.
308
42
£ 41,900 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SP8 4BL is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SP8 4BL. The average age is 42.5. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 285,000
1 sales · Mean £ 285,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SP8 4BL has low crime rates — 18 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 Coffee0.7 km
- Gillingham Tandoori0.4 km
- Marlowes Makes Imagiplay0.4 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Little Poland0.7 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- Chantry Fields Petrol Filling Station0.6 km
- Dudley Taylor0.6 km
- Little Buddha0.7 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Coronation Club0.7 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-away0.7 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
- Templecombe10.7 km
- Bruton14.1 km
Bus Stops
- Coronation Road0.1 km
- Coronation Road0.1 km
- King Edmund Court0.2 km
- King Edmund Court0.2 km
- Lodbourne Roundabout0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SP84BL · Data under Open Government Licence