SP8 — GILLINGHAM | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in SP8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SP8 is £345,410, which is 13% below the Wiltshire average of £397,459.

Properties in SP8 cost 20.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SP8 have risen 2.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£447,208	326
Semi-detached	£276,881	204
Terraced	£234,476	205
Flat	£139,144	105
All types	£345,410	891

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in SP8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 10.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SP8 has a crime rate well 87% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

4.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

2.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

1.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in SP8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SP8 has 7 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Stower Provost Community School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Gillingham School	Secondary	Good	mi
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Gillingham Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

18,857

Population

Median Age

64%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

64.0%

Private rent

23.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SP8 are 322.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

322.0 Mbps

Avg Download

58.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

78%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SP8 is collected by Salisbury Council. The Band D rate is £2,370/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

SP8 — GILLINGHAM

Area Summary

SP8 (GILLINGHAM) offers above-average property prices (£345,410, 20% above national average), low crime (87% below national average), 7 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (322 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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SP7

SHAFTESBURY

£413K

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£271K

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▲ 1.9% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in SP8?

The average house price in SP8 (GILLINGHAM) is £345,410, based on 891 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 20% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 2.2% over the past year.

Is SP8 a safe area to live?

Crime in SP8 is significantly below the national average (10.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (4.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in SP8?

There are 7 schools in or near SP8. 29% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in SP8?

Council tax in SP8 is collected by Salisbury Council. The Band D rate is £2,370 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in SP8?

The average broadband download speed in SP8 is 322 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 78%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in SP8 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 64% of homes in SP8 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 18,857.