SP8 4BT is a safe, established residential area on Coronation Road, 0.3km from Lodbourne in Gillingham (Dorset). Administratively it sits within Gillingham ward and the North Dorset constituency.
For families considering a move, SP8 4BT represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £205k.
Census 2021 statistics for SP8 4BT are sourced from Output Area E00103603 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CORONATION ROAD, SP8 4BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CORONATION ROAD, SP8 4BT.
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 42, SP8 4BT has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 4BT. 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
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 207,500
5 sales · Mean £ 202,500
Detached
£ 210,000
1 sales · Mean £ 210,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SP8 4BT has low crime rates — 16 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
14 nearby- Syrian Cuisine0.2 km
- Vicarage School Room0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Gillingham Tandoori0.5 km
- Marlowes Makes Imagiplay0.5 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Little Poland0.7 km
- One Stop0.7 km
- Chantry Fields Petrol Filling Station0.7 km
- Dudley Taylor0.6 km
- Little Buddha0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Coronation Club0.7 km
- Dolphin Inn0.5 km
- Gillingham Bowling Club0.7 km
- Gillingham Town Football & Supporters Club1.0 km
- Red Lion Hotel0.6 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda0.9 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Lidl UK GMBH0.7 km
- Co-operative0.2 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.4 km
- Gillingham Chinese Take-away0.7 km
- Ocean Fish & Chips0.2 km
- Seafood Fish & Chips0.8 km
- American Pizza0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gillingham (Dorset)1.0 km
- Templecombe10.7 km
- Bruton14.1 km
Bus Stops
- Coronation Road0.1 km
- Coronation Road0.1 km
- Lodbourne Roundabout0.2 km
- Wavering Lane0.2 km
- Wavering Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SP84BT · Data under Open Government Licence