SP8 4LJ Postcode in Gillingham
SP8 4LJ is the Postcode in Shaftesbury Road
SP8 4LJ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (SP8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (4LJ) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case SP which means Salisbury.
- Postal District. In our case SP8.
- Postal Sector. In our case SP8 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LJ.
The regional mail center for the post area SP is the South West Distribution Centre, which is located at Western Approach, Distribution Park, Severn Beach, BRISTOL, BS35 4GG.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the SP8 4LJ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the SP8 4LJ postcode have the street address of Shaftesbury Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the SP8 4LJ postcode is home to a bustling 42 residents!
SP8 4LJ is within the town of GILLINGHAM.
The SP8 4LJ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in SP8 4LJ are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in SP8 4LJ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being social housing.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 51.0333195063 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.26206632162 |
Retail and Shopping near SP8 4LJ
Street
Town
Locality
Distance (Miles)
Central Postcode
Directions on Google Maps
NEWBURY
GILLINGHAM
0.48
SP8 4QJ
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STATION ROAD
GILLINGHAM
0.51
SP8 4PY
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HIGH STREET
GILLINGHAM
0.62
SP8 4AA
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THE COMMONS
SHAFTESBURY
3.36
SP7 8JU
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Nearest Town
Distance (Miles)
Direction
Bearing
Gillingham
0.65
WNW
297.13
Shaftesbury
3.46
ESE
122.69
Mere
3.95
N
355.93
Stalbridge
7.20
SW
224.75
Sturminster Newton
7.60
SSW
194.30
Warminster
12.37
NNE
16.45
Sherborne
12.54
WSW
242.08
Blandford Forum
12.90
SSE
160.86
Shepton Mallet
16.46
NW
311.26
Wilton
17.65
E
79.29
Radstock
19.63
NNW
335.80
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Gillingham (Dorset)
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 18:00 to 21:00 
Clear night 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 0.00% WNW 2 mph 21:00 to 00:00 
Mist 3.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 17.00% W 2 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 
Fog 3.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 19.00% SW 2 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Fog 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 19.00% SSW 2 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Fog 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 18.00% SW 2 mph 09:00 to 12:00 
Cloudy 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 16.00% WSW 2 mph 12:00 to 15:00 
Overcast 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 12.00% WSW 7 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Overcast 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 17.00% WSW 7 mph 18:00 to 21:00 
Light rain 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 57.00% W 7 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Overcast 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 51.00% NNW 7 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Cloudy 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 4.00% NW 7 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Cloudy 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 4.00% NW 7 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Cloudy 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 5.00% WNW 7 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Cloudy 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 5.00% WNW 7 mph 12:00 to 15:00 
Partly cloudy (day) 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 2.00% WNW 11 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Partly cloudy (day) 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 2.00% WNW 9 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Cloudy 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 6.00% W 7 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Cloudy 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 7.00% WSW 9 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Cloudy 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 12.00% WSW 11 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Cloudy 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 16.00% WSW 13 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Light rain 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 47.00% W 13 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Light rain 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 48.00% WSW 13 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Light rain 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 49.00% WSW 16 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Light rain 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 51.00% WSW 16 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Light rain 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 56.00% WSW 16 mph 21:00 to 00:00 
Heavy rain 11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 73.00% WSW 16 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Light rain 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 55.00% WSW 18 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Light rain 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 57.00% WSW 16 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Light rain 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 53.00% W 16 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Cloudy 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 15.00% WNW 16 mph 12:00 to 15:00 
Light rain shower (day) 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 33.00% NW 16 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Cloudy 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 16.00% NNW 13 mph 18:00 to 21:00 
Partly cloudy (night) 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 12.00% NW 11 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Clear night 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 6.00% NW 11 mph
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
Average Mbps 41.300 Median Mbps 40.000 Maximum Mbps 61.620
SP8 4LJ has an average download speed of 41.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,193 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
17% of postcodes (195,808) have slower broadband speeds.
83% of postcodes (987,640) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
Average Mbps 11.200 Median Mbps 10.000 Maximum Mbps 20.000
SP8 4LJ has an average upload speed of 11.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
8,030 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
31% of postcodes (362,822) have slower upload speeds.
69% of postcodes (813,789) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Secondary Schools
Gillingham School
Address: Gillingham School, Hardings Lane, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QP
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: 01747822222
England Primary Schools
Gillingham Primary School
Address: Gillingham Primary School, School Road, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QR
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact:
Wyke Primary School
Address: Wyke Primary School, Deane Avenue, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4SH
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 01747825665
Motcombe CofE Primary School
Address: Motcombe CofE Primary School, Church Road, Motcombe, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9NT
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: 01747852018
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School
Address: St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School, Pheasant Way, Gillingham, SP8 4GG
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: 01747824446
St Mary the Virgin CofE VA Primary School
Address: St Mary the Virgin CofE VA Primary School, Pheasant Way, Shaftesbury Road, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4LP
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
GILLINGHAM DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 LANARK VILLAS, NEWBURY, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4QH
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: :
WINNING SMILES
Address: MIDDLEFIELD HOUSE, MARLOTT ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4FA
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: :
SHAFTESBURY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: WESTFIELDS', NEW ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8QH
Distance: 3.27 miles
Contact: :
R G CARNALL AND ASSOCIATES
Address: 21 BELL STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8AR
Distance: 3.37 miles
Contact: :
IVY CROSS DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1 GROSVENOR ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8DP
Distance: 3.38 miles
Contact: :
GUYS MARSH (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: GUYS MARSH, SHAFTESBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP7 0AH
Distance: 3.79 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
THE BARN PHARMACY
Address: THE BARN SURGERY, NEWBURY, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4XS
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 826709
GILLINGHAM PHARMACY
Address: HIGH STREET, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4AG
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 822427
PEACEMARSH PHARMACY
Address: PEACEMARSH SURGERY, MARLOTT ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4FA
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 825481
BOOTS
Address: 33 HIGH STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8JE
Distance: 3.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 852471
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: ABBEY VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE, SALISBURY ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DH
Distance: 3.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 852086
MERE PHARMACY
Address: THE SQUARE, MERE, WARMINSTER, WILTSHIRE, BA12 6DL
Distance: 3.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 860232
Nearest Opticians
ROBERT FRITH OPTOMETRISTS (GILLINGHAM)
Address: FAIRFIELD HOUSE, HIGH STREET, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4AA
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: :
ROBERT FRITH OPTOMETRISTS LTD (SHAFTESBURY)
Address: WESLEY HOUSE, 12 BELL STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8AR
Distance: 3.37 miles
Contact: :
HARROLD OPTICIANS (SHAFTSBURY)
Address: 49 HIGH STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8JE
Distance: 3.44 miles
Contact: :
EYESTYLE CENTRE (SHAFTESBURY)
Address: 56 HIGH STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8AA
Distance: 3.46 miles
Contact: :
SARAH GIBSON OPTOMETRIST
Address: COMMERCE HOUSE, MARKET PLACE, WINCANTON, SOMERSET, BA9 9LP
Distance: 6.67 miles
Contact: :
GRACE HAINE EYE CARE LIMITED (STALBRIDGE)
Address: 1 SKYE HOUSE, RING STREET, STALBRIDGE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 2LZ
Distance: 7.21 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
GILLINGHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: BARN SURGERY, NEWBURY, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4XS
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 824201
PEACEMARSH SURGERY
Address: NEW MEDICAL CENTRE, MARLOTT ROAD, PEACEMARSH, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4FA
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: :
SILTON SURGERY
Address: THE SURGERY, GILLINGHAM ROAD, SILTON, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 5DF
Distance: 3.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 841304
ABBEY VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: SALISBURY ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DH
Distance: 3.73 miles
Contact: :
MERE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: DARK LANE, MERE, WARMINSTER, BA12 6DT
Distance: 3.91 miles
Contact: :
MERE SURGERY
Address: DARK LANE, MERE, WARMINSTER, WILTSHIRE, BA12 6DT
Distance: 3.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 860001
Transport Links
Train Stations
Gillingham (Dorset)
Address: Gillingham station, Station Yard, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PZ
Postcode: SP8 4PZ
Line: South Western Main Line
Company: South Western Railway
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 0.46 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
M27 J1Distance: 39.78 milesDriving Time: 55.33 minutes Distances represent the quickest route by car.
What are the Council Tax Bands?
Council Tax Bands for SP8 4LJ Council Tax Band Number of Properties Band C 14 Band D 3
What Addresses are in this Postcode?
Addresses for Shaftesbury Road, Gillingham, Dorset, which have the SP8 4LJ Postcode
Who are my Elected Representatives?
Westminster Constituency North Dorset Member or Parliament 
Simon Hoare Contact Details Contact Simon Hoare Political Party Conservative
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Dorset council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries - Dorset Council
House Sales
Yearly House Sales
Year High Low Average Sales 2014 £180,000 £180,000 £180,000 1 2016 £180,000 £180,000 £180,000 1 2017 £195,000 £195,000 £195,000 1 2019 £285,000 £315,000 £300,000 2 2020 £180,000 £180,000 £180,000 1 2022 £277,500 £277,500 £277,500 1 2023 £256,000 £256,000 £256,000 1
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Local Postcodes
SP8 4WF Deer GardensSP8 4GZ Goldfinch GateSP8 4LB Ham LaneSP8 4GN Hine CloseSP8 4GY Jay WalkSP8 4GQ Jay WalkSP8 4GE Kings ChaseSP8 4LF Kings Court CloseSP8 4LD Kings Court RoadSP8 4LE Kings Court RoadSP8 4GX Otter SpringsSP8 4LH Rookery CloseSP8 4LL Shaftesbury RoadSP8 4LU Shaftesbury RoadSP8 4LN Shaftesbury RoadSP8 4ED Shaftesbury RoadSP8 4JZ Shaftesbury Road
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
Popular Supermarkets near SP8 4LJ Supermarket Distance Directions Aldi, GILLINGHAM, SP8 5FB 0.67 miles Directions to Aldi Asda, Station Road, GILLINGHAM, SP8 4QA 0.79 miles Directions to Asda Iceland, Station Road, GILLINGHAM, SP8 4PY 0.81 miles Directions to Iceland Waitrose, Chantry Fields, GILLINGHAM, SP8 4UA 1.01 miles Directions to Waitrose Tesco, Coppice Street, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8PF 6.03 miles Directions to Tesco
What Popular Restaurants are near?
Burger King Restaurants near SP8 4LJ Burger King Distance Directions Warminster,a350 / A36, Warminster, BA12 0JZ 13.01 miles Directions to Warminster,a350 / A36 2 Middle Street, Yeovil, BA20 1LZ 17.27 miles Directions to 2 Middle Street A303/a37 Podimore, Yeovil, BA22 8JG 17.31 miles Directions to A303/a37 Podimore 48 Waterloo Road Poole, Poole, BH17 7LG 23.30 miles Directions to 48 Waterloo Road Poole
Mcdonald's Restaurants near SP8 4LJ Mcdonald's Distance Directions McDonald's, Lawrence Hill, WINCANTON, BA9 8AB 7.01 miles Directions to McDonald's, Lawrence Hill, WINCANTON, BA9 8AB McDonald's, Wessex Fields, FROME, BA11 4DH 13.04 miles Directions to McDonald's, Wessex Fields, FROME, BA11 4DH McDonald's, Sparkford, YEOVIL, BA22 7JE 13.46 miles Directions to McDonald's, Sparkford, YEOVIL, BA22 7JE McDonald's, Flushing Meadow, YEOVIL, BA21 5DL 16.33 miles Directions to McDonald's, Flushing Meadow, YEOVIL, BA21 5DL
KFC Restaurants near SP8 4LJ Restaurant Distance Directions KFC, Ivy Cross, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DS 3.42 miles Directions to KFC Shaftsbury - Ivy Cross KFC, Lawrence Hill, WINCANTON, BA9 8AB 7.01 miles Directions to KFC Wincanton - Lawrence Hill KFC, Wessex Fields, FROME, BA11 4DH 13.04 miles Directions to KFC Frome - Wessex Fields KFC, Western Avenue, Houndstone Business Park, YEOVIL, BA22 8YQ 18.78 miles Directions to KFC Yeovil - Western Avenue KFC, Bradley Road, TROWBRIDGE, BA14 0RQ 18.89 miles Directions to KFC Trowbridge - Bradley Road
| Street | Town | Locality | Distance (Miles) | Central Postcode | Directions on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEWBURY | GILLINGHAM | 0.48 | SP8 4QJ | View on Google Maps | |
| STATION ROAD | GILLINGHAM | 0.51 | SP8 4PY | View on Google Maps | |
| HIGH STREET | GILLINGHAM | 0.62 | SP8 4AA | View on Google Maps | |
| THE COMMONS | SHAFTESBURY | 3.36 | SP7 8JU | View on Google Maps |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gillingham | 0.65 | WNW | 297.13 |
| Shaftesbury | 3.46 | ESE | 122.69 |
| Mere | 3.95 | N | 355.93 |
| Stalbridge | 7.20 | SW | 224.75 |
| Sturminster Newton | 7.60 | SSW | 194.30 |
| Warminster | 12.37 | NNE | 16.45 |
| Sherborne | 12.54 | WSW | 242.08 |
| Blandford Forum | 12.90 | SSE | 160.86 |
| Shepton Mallet | 16.46 | NW | 311.26 |
| Wilton | 17.65 | E | 79.29 |
| Radstock | 19.63 | NNW | 335.80 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Gillingham (Dorset)
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 2 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Mist | 3.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 17.00% | W 2 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Fog | 3.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 19.00% | SW 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Fog | 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 19.00% | SSW 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Fog | 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 18.00% | SW 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 16.00% | WSW 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 12.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 17.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 57.00% | W 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 51.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 4.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 2.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 2.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 6.00% | W 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 7.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 12.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 16.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 47.00% | W 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 48.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 49.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 51.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 56.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 73.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 55.00% | WSW 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 57.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 53.00% | W 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 15.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 33.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 16.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 12.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 6.00% | NW 11 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 41.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 40.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 61.620 |
SP8 4LJ has an average download speed of 41.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,193 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
17% of postcodes (195,808) have slower broadband speeds.
83% of postcodes (987,640) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 11.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
SP8 4LJ has an average upload speed of 11.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
8,030 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
31% of postcodes (362,822) have slower upload speeds.
69% of postcodes (813,789) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Secondary Schools
Gillingham School
Address: Gillingham School, Hardings Lane, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QP
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: 01747822222
England Primary Schools
Gillingham Primary School
Address: Gillingham Primary School, School Road, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QR
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact:
Wyke Primary School
Address: Wyke Primary School, Deane Avenue, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4SH
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 01747825665
Motcombe CofE Primary School
Address: Motcombe CofE Primary School, Church Road, Motcombe, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9NT
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: 01747852018
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School
Address: St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School, Pheasant Way, Gillingham, SP8 4GG
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: 01747824446
St Mary the Virgin CofE VA Primary School
Address: St Mary the Virgin CofE VA Primary School, Pheasant Way, Shaftesbury Road, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4LP
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
GILLINGHAM DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 LANARK VILLAS, NEWBURY, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4QH
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: :
WINNING SMILES
Address: MIDDLEFIELD HOUSE, MARLOTT ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4FA
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: :
SHAFTESBURY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: WESTFIELDS', NEW ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8QH
Distance: 3.27 miles
Contact: :
R G CARNALL AND ASSOCIATES
Address: 21 BELL STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8AR
Distance: 3.37 miles
Contact: :
IVY CROSS DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1 GROSVENOR ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8DP
Distance: 3.38 miles
Contact: :
GUYS MARSH (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: GUYS MARSH, SHAFTESBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP7 0AH
Distance: 3.79 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
THE BARN PHARMACY
Address: THE BARN SURGERY, NEWBURY, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4XS
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 826709
GILLINGHAM PHARMACY
Address: HIGH STREET, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4AG
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 822427
PEACEMARSH PHARMACY
Address: PEACEMARSH SURGERY, MARLOTT ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4FA
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 825481
BOOTS
Address: 33 HIGH STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8JE
Distance: 3.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 852471
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: ABBEY VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE, SALISBURY ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DH
Distance: 3.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 852086
MERE PHARMACY
Address: THE SQUARE, MERE, WARMINSTER, WILTSHIRE, BA12 6DL
Distance: 3.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 860232
Nearest Opticians
ROBERT FRITH OPTOMETRISTS (GILLINGHAM)
Address: FAIRFIELD HOUSE, HIGH STREET, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4AA
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: :
ROBERT FRITH OPTOMETRISTS LTD (SHAFTESBURY)
Address: WESLEY HOUSE, 12 BELL STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8AR
Distance: 3.37 miles
Contact: :
HARROLD OPTICIANS (SHAFTSBURY)
Address: 49 HIGH STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8JE
Distance: 3.44 miles
Contact: :
EYESTYLE CENTRE (SHAFTESBURY)
Address: 56 HIGH STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8AA
Distance: 3.46 miles
Contact: :
SARAH GIBSON OPTOMETRIST
Address: COMMERCE HOUSE, MARKET PLACE, WINCANTON, SOMERSET, BA9 9LP
Distance: 6.67 miles
Contact: :
GRACE HAINE EYE CARE LIMITED (STALBRIDGE)
Address: 1 SKYE HOUSE, RING STREET, STALBRIDGE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 2LZ
Distance: 7.21 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
GILLINGHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: BARN SURGERY, NEWBURY, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4XS
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 824201
PEACEMARSH SURGERY
Address: NEW MEDICAL CENTRE, MARLOTT ROAD, PEACEMARSH, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4FA
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: :
SILTON SURGERY
Address: THE SURGERY, GILLINGHAM ROAD, SILTON, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 5DF
Distance: 3.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 841304
ABBEY VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: SALISBURY ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DH
Distance: 3.73 miles
Contact: :
MERE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: DARK LANE, MERE, WARMINSTER, BA12 6DT
Distance: 3.91 miles
Contact: :
MERE SURGERY
Address: DARK LANE, MERE, WARMINSTER, WILTSHIRE, BA12 6DT
Distance: 3.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 860001
Transport Links
Train Stations
Gillingham (Dorset)
Address: Gillingham station, Station Yard, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PZ
Postcode: SP8 4PZ
Line: South Western Main Line
Company: South Western Railway
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 0.46 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
What are the Council Tax Bands?
| Council Tax Band | Number of Properties |
|---|---|
| Band C | 14 |
| Band D | 3 |
What Addresses are in this Postcode?
Addresses for Shaftesbury Road, Gillingham, Dorset, which have the SP8 4LJ Postcode
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | North Dorset |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Simon Hoare |
| Political Party | Conservative |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Dorset council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries - Dorset CouncilHouse Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £285,000 | £315,000 | £300,000 | 2 |
| 2020 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £277,500 | £277,500 | £277,500 | 1 |
| 2023 | £256,000 | £256,000 | £256,000 | 1 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, GILLINGHAM, SP8 5FB | 0.67 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Asda, Station Road, GILLINGHAM, SP8 4QA | 0.79 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Iceland, Station Road, GILLINGHAM, SP8 4PY | 0.81 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Waitrose, Chantry Fields, GILLINGHAM, SP8 4UA | 1.01 miles | Directions to Waitrose |
| Tesco, Coppice Street, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8PF | 6.03 miles | Directions to Tesco |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Warminster,a350 / A36, Warminster, BA12 0JZ | 13.01 miles | Directions to Warminster,a350 / A36 |
| 2 Middle Street, Yeovil, BA20 1LZ | 17.27 miles | Directions to 2 Middle Street |
| A303/a37 Podimore, Yeovil, BA22 8JG | 17.31 miles | Directions to A303/a37 Podimore |
| 48 Waterloo Road Poole, Poole, BH17 7LG | 23.30 miles | Directions to 48 Waterloo Road Poole |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Lawrence Hill, WINCANTON, BA9 8AB | 7.01 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Lawrence Hill, WINCANTON, BA9 8AB |
| McDonald's, Wessex Fields, FROME, BA11 4DH | 13.04 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Wessex Fields, FROME, BA11 4DH |
| McDonald's, Sparkford, YEOVIL, BA22 7JE | 13.46 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Sparkford, YEOVIL, BA22 7JE |
| McDonald's, Flushing Meadow, YEOVIL, BA21 5DL | 16.33 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Flushing Meadow, YEOVIL, BA21 5DL |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Ivy Cross, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DS | 3.42 miles | Directions to KFC Shaftsbury - Ivy Cross |
| KFC, Lawrence Hill, WINCANTON, BA9 8AB | 7.01 miles | Directions to KFC Wincanton - Lawrence Hill |
| KFC, Wessex Fields, FROME, BA11 4DH | 13.04 miles | Directions to KFC Frome - Wessex Fields |
| KFC, Western Avenue, Houndstone Business Park, YEOVIL, BA22 8YQ | 18.78 miles | Directions to KFC Yeovil - Western Avenue |
| KFC, Bradley Road, TROWBRIDGE, BA14 0RQ | 18.89 miles | Directions to KFC Trowbridge - Bradley Road |