SP8 4DE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from Lodbourne in Gillingham (Dorset). Administratively it sits within Gillingham ward and the North Dorset constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SP8 4DE is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SP8 4DE are sourced from Output Area E00103629 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SP8 4DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SP8 4DE.
254
49
£ 41,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SP8 4DE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 48% of tenure in SP8 4DE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SP8 4DE. The average age is 48.6. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SP8 4DE 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
Gillingham School
Wyke Primary 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 Imagiplay0.6 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Little Poland0.7 km
- One Stop0.8 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 Inn0.4 km
- Gillingham Bowling Club0.7 km
- Gillingham Town Football & Supporters Club0.9 km
- Red Lion Hotel0.6 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda0.9 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Lidl UK GMBH0.7 km
- Co-operative0.1 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.5 km
- Gillingham Chinese Take-away0.7 km
- Gillingham Town FC1.0 km
- Ocean Fish & Chips0.1 km
- Seafood Fish & Chips0.8 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gillingham (Dorset)1.0 km
- Templecombe10.8 km
- Bruton14.1 km
Bus Stops
- Lodbourne Roundabout0.1 km
- Wavering Lane0.1 km
- Wavering Lane0.1 km
- Fairey Crescent0.1 km
- Fairey Crescent0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SP84DE · Data under Open Government Licence