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SP8 5QS - Overview

Postcode SP8 5QS
Date of introduction Jan - 1980
Date of retirement N/A
Parish name Gillingham
Ward name Gillingham
County name (pseudo) England (UA/MD/LB)
Region South West
UK Country name England
Local authority Dorset
Parliamentary name North Dorset
County Electoral Division
European Electoral Region South West
NHS England Region South West
Standard Statistical Region South West
Travel to Work Area Blandford Forum and Gillingham
Primary Care Trust Dorset
Built-up Area
Built-up Area Sub-division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Local Enterprise Partnership Dorset
Police Force Area Dorset
Cancer Alliance Wessex
Integrated Care Board NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board
Sub ICB NHS Dorset ICB - 11J
Census Area Statistics ward Milton
2005 ‘Statistical’ ward Milton
International Territorial Level 1 South West (England)
International Territorial Level 2 Dorset and Somerset
International Territorial Level 3 Dorset
Local Learning and Skills Council Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole
National Park Name

SP8 5QS - Map and Location information

Easting 381509
Northing 0127775
Latitude 51.0490227
Longitude -2.2651651

SP8 5QS - 2011 Census Data

2011 Census Super Group Rural residents
2011 Census Group Farming communities
2011 Census Sub Group Agricultural communities
2011 Census MSOA North Dorset 002
2011 Census LSOA North Dorset 002B
2011 Census Workplace Zone Supergroup Rural
2011 Census Workplace Zone Group Traditional countryside
2011 Rural Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings

Member of Parliament (MP) for SP8 5QS

Simon Hoare MP
    Simon Hoare
  • Name: Simon Hoare
  • Party: Conservative
  • Constituency: North Dorset
  • Start Date: 07-05-2015

Recent crimes reported nearby SP8 5QS.

Our data shows a total of 145 crimes nearby to SP8 5QS, from Jan 2022 to Sep 2024. We report "nearby" crimes as those in the same 2011 Census LSOA area. SP8 5QS is in the North Dorset 002B LSOA area. The table below therefore reflects all recent crimes in that area.
The location information contained in the crimes data is approximate for privacy purposes.
Note: LSOA areas are "lower layer super output areas". A Lower Layer Super Output Area (LSOA) is a geographic area. Lower Layer Super Output Areas are a geographic hierarchy designed to improve the reporting of small area statistics in England and Wales. In Northern Ireland these zones are referred to as Super Output Areas. In Scotland the areas are known as Data Zones. There are 32,844 Lower Super Output Areas in England, 890 Super Output Areas in Northern Ireland, 6,976 Data Zones in Scotland and 1,909 Lower Super Output Areas in Wales.
For reference LSOAs in England & Wales have an average population of approximately 1500 people or 650 households. This is an average and postcode SP8 5QS ( LSOA Area - North Dorset 002B ) may have differing population numbers.

Breakdown of recent crimes reported nearby SP8 5QS .

Month Reported by Location Crime type Last outcome
Sep 2024 Dorset Police On or near Horsefields Anti-social behaviour
Sep 2024 Dorset Police On or near Melstock Road Anti-social behaviour
Sep 2024 Dorset Police On or near Horsefields Anti-social behaviour
Sep 2024 Dorset Police On or near Melchester Close Anti-social behaviour
Sep 2024 Dorset Police On or near Horsefields Anti-social behaviour
Sep 2024 Dorset Police On or near Cresscombe Close Other theft Under investigation
Sep 2024 Dorset Police On or near Leddington Way Theft from the person Unable to prosecute suspect
Sep 2024 Dorset Police On or near Heather Fields Vehicle crime Unable to prosecute suspect
Sep 2024 Dorset Police On or near Casterbridge Way Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Sep 2024 Dorset Police On or near Wavering Lane West Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Sep 2024 Dorset Police On or near Swallowfields Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Aug 2024 Dorset Police On or near Stourcastle Close Bicycle theft Under investigation
Aug 2024 Dorset Police On or near Cresscombe Close Bicycle theft Unable to prosecute suspect
Aug 2024 Dorset Police On or near Cloverfields Burglary Action to be taken by another organisation
Aug 2024 Dorset Police On or near Cloverfields Shoplifting Action to be taken by another organisation
Aug 2024 Dorset Police On or near Cloverfields Shoplifting Action to be taken by another organisation
Aug 2024 Dorset Police On or near Cloverfields Shoplifting Action to be taken by another organisation
Aug 2024 Dorset Police On or near Bowridge Hill Shoplifting Unable to prosecute suspect
Aug 2024 Dorset Police On or near Cloverfields Violence and sexual offences Action to be taken by another organisation
Aug 2024 Dorset Police On or near Bowridge Hill Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Jun 2024 Dorset Police On or near Horsefields Other theft Unable to prosecute suspect
Jun 2024 Dorset Police On or near Field Lane Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
May 2024 Dorset Police On or near Melstock Road Anti-social behaviour
May 2024 Dorset Police On or near Horsefields Criminal damage and arson Investigation complete; no suspect identified
May 2024 Dorset Police On or near Melchester Close Public order Investigation complete; no suspect identified
May 2024 Dorset Police On or near Melchester Close Theft from the person Unable to prosecute suspect
May 2024 Dorset Police On or near Longbury Hill Lane Vehicle crime Investigation complete; no suspect identified
May 2024 Dorset Police On or near Cross Lane Other crime Action to be taken by another organisation
Apr 2024 Dorset Police On or near Melchester Close Criminal damage and arson Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Apr 2024 Dorset Police On or near Downsview Drive Vehicle crime Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Apr 2024 Dorset Police On or near Barleyfields Anti-social behaviour
Apr 2024 Dorset Police On or near Cordery Gardens Anti-social behaviour
Apr 2024 Dorset Police On or near Melstock Road Anti-social behaviour
Mar 2024 Dorset Police On or near Cresscombe Close Public order Unable to prosecute suspect
Mar 2024 Dorset Police On or near Peacemarsh Farm Close Vehicle crime Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Mar 2024 Dorset Police On or near Budmouth Drive Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Feb 2024 Dorset Police On or near Barleyfields Anti-social behaviour
Feb 2024 Dorset Police On or near Cloverfields Violence and sexual offences Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Feb 2024 Dorset Police On or near Peacemarsh Farm Close Other crime Further investigation is not in the public interest
Jan 2024 Dorset Police On or near Horsefields Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Jan 2024 Dorset Police On or near Horsefields Criminal damage and arson Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Jan 2024 Dorset Police On or near Leddington Way Other theft Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Jan 2024 Dorset Police On or near Melchester Close Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Jan 2024 Dorset Police On or near Melchester Close Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Dec 2023 Dorset Police On or near Barleyfields Anti-social behaviour
Dec 2023 Dorset Police On or near Pierston Fields Violence and sexual offences Status update unavailable
Nov 2023 Dorset Police On or near Barleyfields Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Nov 2023 Dorset Police On or near Casterbridge Way Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Nov 2023 Dorset Police On or near Casterbridge Way Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Oct 2023 Dorset Police On or near Barleyfields Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Sep 2023 Dorset Police On or near Marlott Road Drugs Awaiting court outcome
Sep 2023 Dorset Police On or near Weatherbury Road Other theft Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Sep 2023 Dorset Police On or near Marlott Road Possession of weapons Court result unavailable
Sep 2023 Dorset Police On or near Weatherbury Road Violence and sexual offences Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Sep 2023 Dorset Police On or near Sports/Recreation Area Violence and sexual offences Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Sep 2023 Dorset Police On or near Horsefields Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Aug 2023 Dorset Police On or near Leddington Way Anti-social behaviour
Aug 2023 Dorset Police On or near Cloverfields Anti-social behaviour
Aug 2023 Dorset Police On or near Budmouth Drive Criminal damage and arson Unable to prosecute suspect
Aug 2023 Dorset Police On or near Honeyfields Other theft Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Aug 2023 Dorset Police On or near Cordery Gardens Vehicle crime Status update unavailable
Aug 2023 Dorset Police On or near Horsefields Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Aug 2023 Dorset Police On or near Marlott Road Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Aug 2023 Dorset Police On or near Marlott Road Violence and sexual offences Status update unavailable
Aug 2023 Dorset Police On or near Cloverfields Violence and sexual offences Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Jul 2023 Dorset Police On or near Leddington Way Anti-social behaviour
Jul 2023 Dorset Police On or near Melstock Road Criminal damage and arson Unable to prosecute suspect
Jul 2023 Dorset Police On or near Marlott Road Criminal damage and arson Unable to prosecute suspect
Jul 2023 Dorset Police On or near Casterbridge Way Public order Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Jul 2023 Dorset Police On or near Weatherbury Road Vehicle crime Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Jul 2023 Dorset Police On or near Cordery Gardens Vehicle crime Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Jun 2023 Dorset Police On or near Roseberry Gardens Criminal damage and arson Unable to prosecute suspect
Jun 2023 Dorset Police On or near Marlott Road Drugs Unable to prosecute suspect
Jun 2023 Dorset Police On or near Post Office Road Vehicle crime Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Jun 2023 Dorset Police On or near Cordery Gardens Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Jun 2023 Dorset Police On or near Bowridge Hill Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Jun 2023 Dorset Police On or near Pierston Fields Violence and sexual offences Status update unavailable
May 2023 Dorset Police On or near Marlott Road Criminal damage and arson Unable to prosecute suspect
May 2023 Dorset Police On or near Casterbridge Way Public order Investigation complete; no suspect identified
May 2023 Dorset Police On or near Roseberry Gardens Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
May 2023 Dorset Police On or near Horsefields Violence and sexual offences Awaiting court outcome
May 2023 Dorset Police On or near Swallowfields Anti-social behaviour
May 2023 Dorset Police On or near Cordery Gardens Public order Further investigation is not in the public interest
May 2023 Dorset Police On or near Horsefields Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Apr 2023 Dorset Police On or near Leddington Way Anti-social behaviour
Apr 2023 Dorset Police On or near Horsefields Criminal damage and arson Unable to prosecute suspect
Apr 2023 Dorset Police On or near Cloverfields Criminal damage and arson Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Apr 2023 Dorset Police On or near Pierston Fields Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Mar 2023 Dorset Police On or near Melchester Close Anti-social behaviour
Mar 2023 Dorset Police On or near Horsefields Anti-social behaviour
Mar 2023 Dorset Police On or near Ridgeway Road Anti-social behaviour
Mar 2023 Dorset Police On or near Melchester Close Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Mar 2023 Dorset Police On or near Ridgeway Road Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Mar 2023 Dorset Police On or near Horsefields Violence and sexual offences Further investigation is not in the public interest
Mar 2023 Dorset Police On or near Cloverfields Violence and sexual offences Further investigation is not in the public interest
Mar 2023 Dorset Police On or near Melchester Close Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Feb 2023 Dorset Police On or near Back Lane Public order Status update unavailable
Feb 2023 Dorset Police On or near Budmouth Drive Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Feb 2023 Dorset Police On or near Honeyfields Violence and sexual offences Status update unavailable
Jan 2023 Dorset Police On or near Stourcastle Close Anti-social behaviour
Jan 2023 Dorset Police On or near Longbury Hill Lane Burglary Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Jan 2023 Dorset Police On or near Cloverfields Vehicle crime Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Jan 2023 Dorset Police On or near Budmouth Drive Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Dec 2022 Dorset Police On or near Honeyfields Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Dec 2022 Dorset Police On or near Horsefields Public order Unable to prosecute suspect
Dec 2022 Dorset Police On or near Cloverfields Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Dec 2022 Dorset Police On or near Horsefields Violence and sexual offences Offender given a caution
Dec 2022 Dorset Police On or near Barleyfields Violence and sexual offences Status update unavailable
Nov 2022 Dorset Police On or near Ridgeway Road Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Nov 2022 Dorset Police On or near Peacemarsh Farm Close Anti-social behaviour
Nov 2022 Dorset Police On or near Cross Lane Criminal damage and arson Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Nov 2022 Dorset Police On or near Horsefields Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Oct 2022 Dorset Police On or near Cross Lane Anti-social behaviour
Oct 2022 Dorset Police On or near Leddington Way Public order Unable to prosecute suspect
Sep 2022 Dorset Police On or near Barleyfields Other theft Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Sep 2022 Dorset Police On or near Honeyfields Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Sep 2022 Dorset Police On or near Honeyfields Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Sep 2022 Dorset Police On or near Stourcastle Close Other crime Unable to prosecute suspect
Aug 2022 Dorset Police On or near Longbury Hill Lane Violence and sexual offences Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Aug 2022 Dorset Police On or near Post Office Road Violence and sexual offences Local resolution
Jul 2022 Dorset Police On or near Purns Mill Lane Criminal damage and arson Unable to prosecute suspect
Jul 2022 Dorset Police On or near Melchester Close Vehicle crime Court result unavailable
Jul 2022 Dorset Police On or near Ridgeway Road Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Jun 2022 Dorset Police On or near Horsefields Public order Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Jun 2022 Dorset Police On or near Cloverfields Violence and sexual offences Investigation complete; no suspect identified
May 2022 Dorset Police On or near Horsefields Anti-social behaviour
May 2022 Dorset Police On or near Leddington Way Anti-social behaviour
May 2022 Dorset Police On or near Martin'S Lane Burglary Investigation complete; no suspect identified
May 2022 Dorset Police On or near Martin'S Lane Criminal damage and arson Investigation complete; no suspect identified
May 2022 Dorset Police On or near Purns Mill Lane Other theft Unable to prosecute suspect
May 2022 Dorset Police On or near Honeyfields Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Apr 2022 Dorset Police On or near Ridgeway Road Criminal damage and arson Unable to prosecute suspect
Apr 2022 Dorset Police On or near Heather Fields Other theft Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Apr 2022 Dorset Police On or near Kendall Lane Other theft Unable to prosecute suspect
Apr 2022 Dorset Police On or near Ridgeway Road Public order Offender given a caution
Apr 2022 Dorset Police On or near Horsefields Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Mar 2022 Dorset Police On or near Heather Fields Criminal damage and arson Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Mar 2022 Dorset Police On or near Honeyfields Vehicle crime Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Feb 2022 Dorset Police On or near Melstock Road Anti-social behaviour
Feb 2022 Dorset Police On or near Leddington Way Vehicle crime Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Feb 2022 Dorset Police On or near Barleyfields Violence and sexual offences Offender given a caution
Jan 2022 Dorset Police On or near Stourcastle Close Criminal damage and arson Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Jan 2022 Dorset Police On or near Budmouth Drive Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Jan 2022 Dorset Police On or near Casterbridge Way Violence and sexual offences Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Jan 2022 Dorset Police On or near Casterbridge Way Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect

Schools nearby SP8 5QS.

Our data contains 7 schools nearby the postcode SP8 5QS. The schools listed are in the same postcode district as SP8 5QS. e.g. We are displaying schools that have the postcode starting with SP8.
  • School name: Stower Provost Community School
  • School type: Community school
  • Phase: Primary
  • Lower age: 4
  • Upper age: 11
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 146
  • Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 84 (Boys: 55 / Girls: 29 )
  • Last OFSTED Inspection date: 26-01-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Requires improvement
  • OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
  • Address: Woodville Stour Provost, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5LX
  • Website: http://www.stowerprovost.dorset.sch.uk
  • Telephone: 01747838370
  • School name: Gillingham School
  • School type: Voluntary controlled school
  • Phase: Secondary
  • Lower age: 11
  • Upper age: 18
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Has a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 1850
  • Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 1755 (Boys: 914 / Girls: 841 )
  • Last OFSTED Inspection date: 11-05-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Good
  • OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
  • Address: Hardings Lane, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QP
  • Website: https://www.gillingham-dorset.co.uk/
  • Telephone: 01747822222
  • School name: St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School
  • School type: Academy converter
  • Phase: Primary
  • Lower age: 2
  • Upper age: 11
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 244
  • Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 245 (Boys: 130 / Girls: 115 )
  • Last OFSTED Inspection date: 03-02-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Good
  • OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
  • Address: Pheasant Way, Gillingham, SP8 4GG
  • Website: www.stmarygillingham.dorset.sch.uk/
  • Telephone: 01747824446
  • School name: Gillingham Primary School
  • School type: Academy converter
  • Phase: Primary
  • Lower age: 4
  • Upper age: 11
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 420
  • Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 269 (Boys: 145 / Girls: 124 )
  • Last OFSTED Inspection date: | OFSTED Rating: N/A
  • OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
  • Address: School Road, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QR
  • Website: http://www.gillinghamprimary.dorset.sch.uk/
  • Telephone: 01747823245
  • School name: Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School
  • School type: Academy converter
  • Phase: Primary
  • Lower age: 4
  • Upper age: 11
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 148
  • Number of pupils (at ): (Boys: / Girls: )
  • Last OFSTED Inspection date: | OFSTED Rating: N/A
  • OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
  • Address: Milton-on-Stour, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5QD
  • Website: http://www.milton.dorset.sch.uk
  • Telephone: 01747822588
  • School name: St George's Church of England School, Bourton
  • School type: Academy converter
  • Phase: Primary
  • Lower age: 4
  • Upper age: 11
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 119
  • Number of pupils (at ): (Boys: / Girls: )
  • Last OFSTED Inspection date: | OFSTED Rating: N/A
  • OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
  • Address: Church Track, Bourton, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5BN
  • Website: http://www.bourton.dorset.sch.uk/
  • Telephone: 01747840409
  • School name: Wyke Primary School
  • School type: Academy sponsor led
  • Phase: Primary
  • Lower age: 4
  • Upper age: 11
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 207
  • Number of pupils (at ): (Boys: / Girls: )
  • Last OFSTED Inspection date: | OFSTED Rating: N/A
  • OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
  • Address: Deane Avenue, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4SH
  • Website:
  • Telephone: 01747825665

Historical House Sale Prices in SP8 5QS

Date Price Property Type Leasehold / Freehold Address
Mar 2023 £415,500 Detached Freehold Rose Cottage, Bowridge Hill, Gillingham, SP8 5QS
Dec 2022 £600,000 Other Freehold Paddock Farm, Bowridge Hill, Gillingham, SP8 5QS
Jun 2021 £905,000 Detached Freehold Lake View, Bowridge Hill, Gillingham, SP8 5QS
Feb 2020 £1,400,000 Other Freehold Lower Bowridge Hill Farm, Bowridge Hill, Gillingham, SP8 5QS
Oct 2018 £812,500 Detached Freehold Thornton, Bowridge Hill, Gillingham, SP8 5QS
Aug 2018 £600,000 Detached Freehold St Marys View, Bowridge Hill, Gillingham, SP8 5QS
Feb 2014 £680,000 Detached Freehold Thornton, Bowridge Hill, Gillingham, SP8 5QS
Mar 2011 £320,000 Detached Freehold Conifers, Bowridge Hill, Gillingham, SP8 5QS
Aug 2006 £367,000 Detached Freehold Squirrels Dray, Bowridge Hill, Gillingham, SP8 5QS
Jul 1998 £330,000 Detached Freehold Thornton, Bowridge Hill, Gillingham, SP8 5QS

Broadband (internet) speeds and availability in postcode SP8 5QS .

  • Average download speed: 13.6 Mbps
  • Maximum download speed: 23.94 Mbps
  • Average upload speed: 1 Mbps
  • Maximum upload speed: 3.36 Mbps
  • Average data usage (per month): 399 GB
Broadband speeds and the number of connections in SP8 5QS
less than 2Mbps 2Mbps - 5Mbps 5Mbps - 10Mbps 10Mbps - 20Mbps 30Mbps - 300Mbps over 300 Mbps
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Data from Ofcom, based on a snapshot from internet providers in 2023.

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