Map of the SP8 Postcode District
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Where is the SP8 District?
To give you an idea where the district is located we have created the following table showing nearby towns.
Nearest Towns to SP8
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Mere | 4.53 | NNE |
| Shaftesbury | 4.96 | ESE |
| Wincanton | 5.07 | WNW |
| Stalbridge | 5.79 | SW |
| Sturminster Newton | 7.03 | S |
| Bruton | 8.74 | NW |
| Castle Cary | 10.09 | WNW |
| Sherborne | 10.81 | WSW |
| Warminster | 13.30 | NNE |
| Blandford Forum | 13.31 | SSE |
| Frome | 14.02 | N |
| Shepton Mallet | 15.39 | NW |
| Yeovil | 15.63 | WSW |
| Westbury | 16.88 | NNE |
| Somerton | 18.80 | W |
| Radstock | 19.27 | NNW |
| Midsomer Norton | 19.41 | NNW |
| Wells | 19.46 | NW |
| Wilton | 19.48 | E |
The post town for this district is GILLINGHAM.
Postcode Information for District SP8 (Total Geographical Postcodes: 581)
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of Postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| GILLINGHAM | GILLINGHAM | SP8 4 | 316 |
| Bourton | GILLINGHAM | SP8 5 | 59 |
| East Stour | GILLINGHAM | SP8 5 | 32 |
| GILLINGHAM | GILLINGHAM | SP8 5 | 22 |
| Buckhorn Weston | GILLINGHAM | SP8 5 | 20 |
| Kington Magna | GILLINGHAM | SP8 5 | 20 |
| Silton | GILLINGHAM | SP8 5 | 17 |
| Milton On Stour | GILLINGHAM | SP8 5 | 16 |
| Stour Provost | GILLINGHAM | SP8 5 | 14 |
| West Stour | GILLINGHAM | SP8 5 | 10 |
| Wyke | GILLINGHAM | SP8 4 | 8 |
| Colesbrook | GILLINGHAM | SP8 4 | 7 |
| Sandley | GILLINGHAM | SP8 5 | 6 |
| Madjeston | GILLINGHAM | SP8 5 | 5 |
| Fifehead Magdalen | GILLINGHAM | SP8 5 | 4 |
| Nyland | GILLINGHAM | SP8 5 | 4 |
| West Bourton | GILLINGHAM | SP8 5 | 3 |
| Bugley | GILLINGHAM | SP8 5 | 3 |
| Langham | GILLINGHAM | SP8 5 | 2 |
| Quarr | GILLINGHAM | SP8 5 | 2 |
| Huntingford | GILLINGHAM | SP8 5 | 2 |
| Forest Deer | GILLINGHAM | SP8 5 | 2 |
| Slaughtergate | GILLINGHAM | SP8 5 | 2 |
| Eccliffe | GILLINGHAM | SP8 5 | 1 |
| Stock | GILLINGHAM | SP8 5 | 1 |
| Lower Langham | GILLINGHAM | SP8 5 | 1 |
| Westbrook | GILLINGHAM | SP8 5 | 1 |
| Higher Langham | GILLINGHAM | SP8 5 | 1 |
Retail and Shopping in SP8
Street
Town
Locality
Number of Shops
Central Postcode
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HIGH STREET
GILLINGHAM
47
SP8 4AA
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NEWBURY
GILLINGHAM
16
SP8 4QJ
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STATION ROAD
GILLINGHAM
16
SP8 4PY
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| Street | Town | Locality | Number of Shops | Central Postcode | View on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH STREET | GILLINGHAM | 47 | SP8 4AA | View on Google Maps | |
| NEWBURY | GILLINGHAM | 16 | SP8 4QJ | View on Google Maps | |
| STATION ROAD | GILLINGHAM | 16 | SP8 4PY | View on Google Maps |
The primary settlement in the SP8 postcode district is Gillingham, located in the county of Dorset in England. Other significant settlements within this postcode district include Colesbrook, Wyke, Bourton, Buckhorn Weston, Bugley, East Stour, Eccliffe, Fifehead Magdalen, Forest Deer, Higher Langham, Huntingford, Kington Magna, Langham, Lower Langham, Madjeston, Milton On Stour, Nyland, Quarr, Sandley, Silton, Slaughtergate, Stock, Stour Provost, West Bourton, West Stour, and Westbrook. However, only Gillingham and Colesbrook have a relatively low number of counts.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Dorset area with a total of 559 postal codes.
The largest settlement in the SP8 postal code is GILLINGHAM followed by Bourton, and East Stour.
The SP8 Postcode shares a border with BA8 (Henstridge, TEMPLECOMBE, Horsington), BA9 (WINCANTON, Charlton Musgrove, Pen Selwood), BA12 (WARMINSTER, Mere, Codford), SP7 (SHAFTESBURY, Motcombe, Donhead St. Mary) and DT10 (STURMINSTER NEWTON, Stalbridge, Marnhull).
Dentists in the SP8 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gillingham Dental Practice | 1 LANARK VILLAS , NEWBURY , GILLINGHAM , DORSET , SP8 4QH | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 2 | Winning Smiles | MIDDLEFIELD HOUSE , MARLOTT ROAD , GILLINGHAM , DORSET , SP8 4FA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE |
Doctors in the SP8 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peacemarsh Surgery | , MARLOTT ROAD , PEACEMARSH , GILLINGHAM , DORSET , SP8 4FA | BRANCH SURGERY | |
| 2 | Gillingham Medical Practice | , NEWBURY , GILLINGHAM , DORSET , SP8 4XS | GP PRACTICE | |
| 3 | Silton Surgery | , GILLINGHAM ROAD , SILTON , GILLINGHAM , DORSET , SP8 5DF | GP PRACTICE |
Chemists in the SP8 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gillingham Pharmacy | HIGH STREET , GILLINGHAM , DORSET , SP8 4AG | PHARMACY | |
| 2 | The Barn Pharmacy | THE BARN SURGERY , NEWBURY , GILLINGHAM , DORSET , SP8 4XS | PHARMACY | |
| 3 | Peacemarsh Pharmacy | PEACEMARSH SURGERY , MARLOTT ROAD , GILLINGHAM , DORSET , SP8 4FA | PHARMACY |
Opticians in the SP8 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ROBERT FRITH OPTOMETRISTS (GILLINGHAM) | FAIRFIELD HOUSE , HIGH STREET , GILLINGHAM , DORSET , SP8 4AA | OPTICAL SITE |
Schools in the Sector
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Pheasant Way , Gillingham
Postcode: SP8 4GG
Headteacher: Mr Matt Barge (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
St Mary the Virgin CofE VA Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Pheasant Way , Shaftesbury Road , Gillingham
Postcode: SP8 4LP
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Bullmore (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Gillingham School
Phase: Secondary
Address: Hardings Lane , Gillingham
Postcode: SP8 4QP
Headteacher: Mr Paul Nicholson (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Gillingham Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: School Road , Gillingham
Postcode: SP8 4QR
Headteacher: Mrs Susan Preston (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Wyke Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Deane Avenue , Gillingham
Postcode: SP8 4SH
Headteacher: Mr Ed Birkett (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
St George's Church of England School, Bourton
Phase: Primary
Address: Church Track , Bourton , Gillingham
Postcode: SP8 5BN
Headteacher: Mrs Jill Farndale (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Stower Provost Community School
Phase: Primary
Address: Woodville Stour Provost , Gillingham
Postcode: SP8 5LX
Headteacher: Mrs Ailsa Boardman-Hirst (Acting Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Milton-on-Stour , Gillingham
Postcode: SP8 5QD
Headteacher: Mrs Rhiannon Tidby (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Stations in the Sector
Gillingham (Dorset)
CRS Code: GIL
Operator: SW
Line: South Western Main Line
Company: South Western Railway
Accessable Motorway Junctions
M5 J23
Average Driving Time from within the district: 50.05
Average Driving Distance: 37.20
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 151
M4 J18
Average Driving Time from within the district: 50.86
Average Driving Distance: 36.01
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 47
M5 J25
Average Driving Time from within the district: 51.58
Average Driving Distance: 41.79
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 18
M5 J22
Average Driving Time from within the district: 54.99
Average Driving Distance: 42.32
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 113
M5 J24
Average Driving Time from within the district: 55.14
Average Driving Distance: 42.43
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 217
M27 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 56.75
Average Driving Distance: 40.41
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 216
M32 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 58.03
Average Driving Distance: 38.62
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 87
M32 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 59.11
Average Driving Distance: 39.25
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 67
Weather Forecast for Gillingham (Dorset)
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sleet | 2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 85.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sleet | 2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 57.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 7.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 3.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 2.00% | W 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 1.00% | W 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | 2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 2.00% | W 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 2.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 1.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 3.00% | W 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | -1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 4.00% | S 2 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 1.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 54.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 94.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 95.00% | S 22 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain | 11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 95.00% | S 22 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Heavy rain | 13.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 90.00% | SSW 22 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain | 14.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 85.00% | SSW 22 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 14.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 86.00% | SSW 25 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain | 14.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 88.00% | SSW 27 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain | 15.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 87.00% | SSW 27 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 15.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 85.00% | SSW 25 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain | 14.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 87.00% | SSW 22 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 79.00% | SW 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 54.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 21.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | SW 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 30.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 3.00% | W 11 mph |
| Postal Sector | Delivery Office |
|---|---|
| SP8 4 | Gillingham Delivery Office (sp) |
| SP8 5 | Gillingham Delivery Office (sp) |
| S | P | 8 | - | X | X | X |
| S | P | 8 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Street List for the SP8 District
Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | £750 | £750 | £750 |
| 2 | £875 | £995 | £935 |
| 3 | £1,050 | £1,550 | £1,375 |
| 4 | £1,600 | £2,700 | £2,150 |
| 5 | £4,850 | £4,850 | £4,850 |
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £100,000 | £2,150,000 | £528,571 | |
| 1 | £75,000 | £175,000 | £115,525 |
| 2 | £110,000 | £625,000 | £260,366 |
| 3 | £135,000 | £675,000 | £338,683 |
| 4 | £275,000 | £1,200,000 | £476,743 |
| 5 | £325,000 | £700,000 | £512,500 |
| 6 | £510,000 | £1,500,000 | £1,103,333 |
| 9 | £6,250,000 | £6,250,000 | £6,250,000 |
Estate Agents
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Gillingham | Morton New | The Centre, High Street, Gillingham, SP8 4AB | 01747 441239 |
 | Gillingham | Chapman Moore | Townbridge House, High Street, Gillingham, SP8 4AA | 01747 445545 |
 | Gillingham | Chaffers Estate Agents | 6 The Centre, High Street, Gillingham, SP8 4AB | 01747 447019 |
 | Gillingham Lakes | Taylor Wimpey | Addison Close, Gillingham, SP8 | 01747 449979 |
 | Gillingham | Connells | 4 High Street Gillingham SP8 4QT | 01747 445552 |
Yearly House Price Averages for the District
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £359,930 | 100 | £388,295 | 140 | £341,187 | 124 | £302,159 | 138 |
| Semi-Detached | £237,352 | 83 | £230,043 | 78 | £198,061 | 66 | £198,012 | 78 |
| Terraced | £194,446 | 70 | £180,088 | 99 | £187,167 | 74 | £168,627 | 77 |
| Flats | £129,015 | 26 | £120,869 | 35 | £126,078 | 37 | £104,804 | 37 |