SP8 5JG Postcode in Gillingham


SP8 5JG is a Postcode in Shaftesbury Road

SP8 5JG 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 (5JG) 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:

  1. Postal Area. In our case SP which means Salisbury.
  2. Postal District. In our case SP8.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case SP8 5.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case JG.

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 5JG postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the SP8 5JG postcode have the street address of Shaftesbury Road

A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 5 individuals call the SP8 5JG postcode their home.

SP8 5JG is within the town of GILLINGHAM.

The SP8 5JG postcode area is composed of 40% residential properties, 60% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in SP8 5JG are bungalows. Of these bungalows, most are detached.

Most properties in SP8 5JG are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.

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SP8 5JG: Points of Interest

Orchard Park Garden Centre

Orchard Park Garden Centre is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at Orchard Park Garden Centre Shaftesbury Road, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5JG.

Property TypePercentage
Residential40%
Commercial60%
Public0%

Map Coordinates

Latitude51.0280838765
Longitude-2.25492132207

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Street Town Locality Distance (Miles) Central Postcode Directions on Google Maps
NEWBURY GILLINGHAM 0.94 SP8 4QJ View on Google Maps
STATION ROAD GILLINGHAM 0.96 SP8 4PY View on Google Maps
HIGH STREET GILLINGHAM 1.08 SP8 4AA View on Google Maps
THE COMMONS SHAFTESBURY 2.91 SP7 8JU View on Google Maps
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Gillingham 1.10 NW 306.56
Shaftesbury 3.01 ESE 120.08
Mere 4.34 N 352.18
Wincanton 7.09 WNW 285.95
Stalbridge 7.18 SW 228.56
Sturminster Newton 7.34 SSW 197.36
Blandford Forum 12.46 SSE 161.67
Warminster 12.64 NNE 14.64
Sherborne 12.66 WSW 244.19
Frome 14.33 NNW 348.35
Wilton 17.42 ENE 77.93
Salisbury 20.19 E 81.48

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Gillingham (Dorset)

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
12:00 to 15:00symbol for OvercastOvercast12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 17.00%WNW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for OvercastOvercast12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 10.00%WNW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 10.00%WNW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 12.00%W 7 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 13.00%W 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 13.00%W 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 16.00%WSW 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 11.00%WSW 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 13.00%WSW 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 10.00%W 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 10.00%S 2 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for OvercastOvercast8.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 13.00%S 2 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for OvercastOvercast8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 13.00%S 2 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for OvercastOvercast8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 13.00%S 2 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for OvercastOvercast8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 14.00%SE 2 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for OvercastOvercast8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 14.00%SE 2 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 13.00%SE 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 13.00%SE 2 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for OvercastOvercast8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 11.00%ESE 2 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for OvercastOvercast7.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 12.00%ESE 2 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for OvercastOvercast7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 12.00%SE 2 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for OvercastOvercast7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 14.00%ESE 2 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for OvercastOvercast7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 14.00%SE 2 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for OvercastOvercast7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 12.00%ESE 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for OvercastOvercast8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 12.00%ESE 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for OvercastOvercast8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 11.00%SW 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for OvercastOvercast7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 12.00%SW 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for OvercastOvercast6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 12.00%SE 4 mph

Schools within a five minute Drive

England Secondary Schools

Gillingham School

Address: Gillingham School, Hardings Lane, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QP

Distance: 0.91 miles

School Website

Contact: 01747822222

England Primary Schools

Gillingham Primary School

Address: Gillingham Primary School, School Road, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QR

Distance: 1.00 miles

Contact:

Wyke Primary School

Address: Wyke Primary School, Deane Avenue, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4SH

Distance: 1.53 miles

School Website

Contact: 01747825665

Motcombe CofE Primary School

Address: Motcombe CofE Primary School, Church Road, Motcombe, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9NT

Distance: 1.68 miles

School Website

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: 0.36 miles

School Website

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: 0.23 miles

Contact:

Nearest Dentists

GILLINGHAM DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 1 LANARK VILLAS, NEWBURY, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4QH

Distance: 0.92 miles

Contact: :

WINNING SMILES

Address: MIDDLEFIELD HOUSE, MARLOTT ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4FA

Distance: 1.82 miles

Contact: :

SHAFTESBURY DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: WESTFIELDS', NEW ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8QH

Distance: 2.82 miles

Contact: :

R G CARNALL AND ASSOCIATES

Address: 21 BELL STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8AR

Distance: 2.92 miles

Contact: :

IVY CROSS DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 1 GROSVENOR ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8DP

Distance: 2.95 miles

Contact: :

GUYS MARSH (DENTAL SURGERY)

Address: GUYS MARSH, SHAFTESBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP7 0AH

Distance: 3.33 miles

Contact: :

Nearest Chemists

THE BARN PHARMACY

Address: THE BARN SURGERY, NEWBURY, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4XS

Distance: 0.86 miles

Contact: tel: 01747 826709

GILLINGHAM PHARMACY

Address: HIGH STREET, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4AG

Distance: 1.06 miles

Contact: tel: 01747 822427

PEACEMARSH PHARMACY

Address: PEACEMARSH SURGERY, MARLOTT ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4FA

Distance: 1.82 miles

Contact: tel: 01747 825481

BOOTS

Address: 33 HIGH STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8JE

Distance: 2.99 miles

Contact: tel: 01747 852471

LLOYDSPHARMACY

Address: ABBEY VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE, SALISBURY ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DH

Distance: 3.27 miles

Contact: tel: 01747 852086

MERE PHARMACY

Address: THE SQUARE, MERE, WARMINSTER, WILTSHIRE, BA12 6DL

Distance: 4.36 miles

Contact: tel: 01747 860232

Nearest Opticians

ROBERT FRITH OPTOMETRISTS (GILLINGHAM)

Address: FAIRFIELD HOUSE, HIGH STREET, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4AA

Distance: 1.08 miles

Contact: :

ROBERT FRITH OPTOMETRISTS LTD (SHAFTESBURY)

Address: WESLEY HOUSE, 12 BELL STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8AR

Distance: 2.92 miles

Contact: :

HARROLD OPTICIANS (SHAFTSBURY)

Address: 49 HIGH STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8JE

Distance: 2.99 miles

Contact: :

EYESTYLE CENTRE (SHAFTESBURY)

Address: 56 HIGH STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8AA

Distance: 3.01 miles

Contact: :

SARAH GIBSON OPTOMETRIST

Address: COMMERCE HOUSE, MARKET PLACE, WINCANTON, SOMERSET, BA9 9LP

Distance: 7.07 miles

Contact: :

GRACE HAINE EYE CARE LIMITED (STALBRIDGE)

Address: 1 SKYE HOUSE, RING STREET, STALBRIDGE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 2LZ

Distance: 7.18 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

GILLINGHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: BARN SURGERY, NEWBURY, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4XS

Distance: 0.86 miles

Contact: tel: 01747 824201

PEACEMARSH SURGERY

Address: NEW MEDICAL CENTRE, MARLOTT ROAD, PEACEMARSH, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4FA

Distance: 1.82 miles

Contact: :

ABBEY VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: SALISBURY ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DH

Distance: 3.27 miles

Contact: :

SILTON SURGERY

Address: THE SURGERY, GILLINGHAM ROAD, SILTON, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 5DF

Distance: 4.17 miles

Contact: tel: 01747 841304

MERE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE

Address: DARK LANE, MERE, WARMINSTER, BA12 6DT

Distance: 4.29 miles

Contact: :

MERE SURGERY

Address: DARK LANE, MERE, WARMINSTER, WILTSHIRE, BA12 6DT

Distance: 4.29 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: 0.87 miles

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

M27 J1
Distance: 39.54 miles
Driving Time: 55.13 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster ConstituencyNorth Dorset
Member or Parliament
Simon Hoare
Simon Hoare
Contact DetailsContact Simon Hoare
Political PartyConservative

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

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near SP8 5JG
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Aldi, GILLINGHAM, SP8 5FB0.11 miles Directions to Aldi
Asda, Station Road, GILLINGHAM, SP8 4QA1.48 miles Directions to Asda
Iceland, Station Road, GILLINGHAM, SP8 4PY1.54 miles Directions to Iceland
Waitrose, Chantry Fields, GILLINGHAM, SP8 4UA1.70 miles Directions to Waitrose
Tesco, Coppice Street, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8PF5.31 miles Directions to Tesco

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near SP8 5JG
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Warminster,a350 / A36, Warminster, BA12 0JZ13.30 miles Directions to Warminster,a350 / A36
2 Middle Street, Yeovil, BA20 1LZ17.43 miles Directions to 2 Middle Street
A303/a37 Podimore, Yeovil, BA22 8JG17.61 miles Directions to A303/a37 Podimore
48 Waterloo Road Poole, Poole, BH17 7LG22.83 miles Directions to 48 Waterloo Road Poole

Mcdonald's Restaurants near SP8 5JG
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, Lawrence Hill, WINCANTON, BA9 8AB7.37 miles Directions to McDonald's, Lawrence Hill, WINCANTON, BA9 8AB
McDonald's, Wessex Fields, FROME, BA11 4DH13.47 miles Directions to McDonald's, Wessex Fields, FROME, BA11 4DH
McDonald's, Sparkford, YEOVIL, BA22 7JE13.77 miles Directions to McDonald's, Sparkford, YEOVIL, BA22 7JE
McDonald's, Flushing Meadow, YEOVIL, BA21 5DL16.48 miles Directions to McDonald's, Flushing Meadow, YEOVIL, BA21 5DL

KFC Restaurants near SP8 5JG
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, Ivy Cross, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DS2.98 miles Directions to KFC Shaftsbury - Ivy Cross
KFC, Lawrence Hill, WINCANTON, BA9 8AB7.37 miles Directions to KFC Wincanton - Lawrence Hill
KFC, Wessex Fields, FROME, BA11 4DH13.47 miles Directions to KFC Frome - Wessex Fields
KFC, Western Avenue, Houndstone Business Park, YEOVIL, BA22 8YQ18.96 miles Directions to KFC Yeovil - Western Avenue
KFC, Bradley Road, TROWBRIDGE, BA14 0RQ19.21 miles Directions to KFC Trowbridge - Bradley Road