Latitude: 51.0375 / 51°2'15"N
Longitude: -2.2723 / 2°16'20"W
OS Eastings: 381001
OS Northings: 126497
OS Grid: ST810264
Mapcode National: GBR 0VP.VQJ
Mapcode Global: FRA 664C.LKG
Plus Code: 9C3V2PQH+23
Maidenhead Locator System: IO81ua79
What Three Birds: canvasback.goldcrest.magpie
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SP8 4QW is a mixed residential and non-residential postcode in Gillingham, Dorset. It was first introduced in January 1980.
The most common council tax band is B.
Residential buildings are primarily terraced (including end-terrace). Domestic properties are primarily houses.
The estimated average residential property price, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, is approximately £174,780.
Most residential buildings are of unknown age.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating is C.
The average commercial rateable value is £14,500. The most common recorded business type is Police Station.
In the 2011 census, there were 19 people resident in SP8 4QW, of which 4 were male and 15 were female. This also includes overnight visitors at domestic properties, and residents of non-domestic properties such as hotels, prisons and halls of residence.
SP8 4QW is in the Blandford Forum and Gillingham travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Dorset Primary Care Trust.
SP8 4QW is approximately 78m (256ft) above sea level.
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Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing SP8 4QW
5b3: Urbanites - Ageing Urban Living - Self-Sufficient Retirement
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for SP8 4QW
England C1: a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
1/10 (Very low)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
7/10 (High)
Area Retail Diversity Index
2/10 (Very low)
Supermarkets near SP8 4QW include Asda, Co-Operative Food, Iceland, Lidl and Waitrose. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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Residents of SP8 4QW 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 4QW.
Broadband statistics for commercial properties are less reliable than for domestic properties, as businesses are more likely to have other forms of Internet access that are not classified as 'Broadband'.
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near SP8 4QW.
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
Motcombe CofE VA Primary School
Church Road, Motcombe, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9NT
Academy Converter
Ages 4 - 11
Good
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.