Latitude: 51.0343 / 51°2'3"N
Longitude: -2.2875 / 2°17'14"W
OS Eastings: 379938
OS Northings: 126143
OS Grid: ST799261
Mapcode National: GBR 0VV.4GQ
Mapcode Global: FRA 663D.0MV
Plus Code: 9C3V2PM7+P2
Maidenhead Locator System: IO81ua58
What Three Birds: turnstone.twite.martin
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SP8 4RU is a residential postcode in Gillingham, Dorset. It was first introduced in January 1992.
The most common council tax band is B.
Residential buildings are primarily semi-detached. Domestic properties are primarily bungalows.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1967 and 1975 and between 1950 and 1966.
Domestic properties are mostly a mix of social housing and owner occupied.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are C and D.
In the 2011 census, there were 59 people resident in SP8 4RU, of which 19 were male and 40 were female. This includes overnight visitors as well as permanent residents.
SP8 4RU is in the Blandford Forum and Gillingham travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Dorset Primary Care Trust.
SP8 4RU is approximately 91m (299ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing SP8 4RU
1b1: Rural Residents - Rural Tenants - Rural Life
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for SP8 4RU
England C1: a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
4/10 (Low)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
7/10 (High)
Area Retail Diversity Index
2/10 (Very low)
Supermarkets near SP8 4RU include Asda, Co-Operative Food, Iceland, Lidl and Waitrose. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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Residents of SP8 4RU are represented at different levels of local, regional and national government by elected representatives. Where known, these are shown here.
This data is updated approximately monthly, and may not necessarily take account of the results of any elections or by-elections held recently.
Unitary Authority
Dorset Council
Ward
Gillingham
Councillors
David Walsh (Conservative)
Val Pothecary (Conservative)
Belinda Ridout (Conservative)
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
North Dorset
MP
Simon Hoare (Conservative)
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for SP8 4RU.
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near SP8 4RU.
Gillingham Primary School
School Road, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QR
Community School
Ages 4 - 11
Needs improvement
St Mary the Virgin CofE VA Primary School
Pheasant Way, Shaftesbury Road, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4LP
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 2 - 11
Outstanding
Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School
Milton-on-Stour, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5QD
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Stower Provost Community School
Woodville Stour Provost, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5LX
Community School
Ages 4 - 11
Needs improvement
Gillingham School
Hardings Lane, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QP
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages 11 - 18
Good
King Arthur's Community School
West Hill, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9BX
Community School
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
Sturminster Newton High School
Bath Road, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1DT
Community School
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Ansford Academy Trust
Maggs Lane, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7JJ
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Good
The Blandford School
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7SQ
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages 11 - 18
Good
The overall school grade in this area is high.