SP8 4LU Postcode Location Details & Properties

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This article lists all information about SP8 4LU postcode, such as Residential Properties, Schools, and nearby places. Other information listed are property sales data, trends, estimated property prices, etc.

It also covers Mailing address Info, Location Information, Map and directions, and Administrative details. You also get various information from the census like population, poverty, health index, etc.

Summary

SP8 4LU is a residential postcode in Gillingham, Dorset. SP8 4LU postcode is currently an active postcode. You can use the postcode to send mail within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean. According to the 2011 census, SP8 4LU has 11 properties within its service area. SP8 4LU is located in Gillingham, Dorset region with center coordinates 51.03284300, -2.26207800.

The population of SP8 4LU postcode is 15, and all individuals are eligible to receive mail through Royal Mail Service.

Postcode belongs to SP postcode Area, SP8 District, and SP8 4 postcode Sector.

Properties in SP8 4LU area have been sold 19 times from 1995 to 2023. To get detailed information on sales, View the sales table below.

Sample Mailing Address For SP8 4LU Postcode
#House No/Name,
Shaftesbury Road , GILLINGHAM , Dorset , SP8 4LU

Geography And Location Details

Latitude 51.03284
Longitude -2.26208
Northing 125975
Easting 381719
Altitude 74 Meters
Grid Reference Code ST817259
Plus Code 9C3V2PMQ+45
Distance To Sea 23.67 mi

SP8 4LU postcode has center coordinates [51.03284,-2.26208]. Altitude reading for the postcode is 74 Meters above sea level. The postcode location can also be represented using #ST817259 National grid reference number.

History And Statistics

Introduced 1987-04-01
Last Updated December 2023
Mail Frequency Low (Postcode Recieves < 25 Mail per day)
Postcode Range Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

This Royal mail postcode was first introduced and became servicable in 1987-04-01. Total number of mails recieved in SP8 4LU is less than 25 mails per day. Mails getting delivered may take longer than normal as per Royal Mail records. Postcode range is limited to one specified apartment or building exactly at specified lat,long.

Census Statistics

Households 10
Population 15
Rural / Urban Urban city and town
Poverty Ratio (IOMD)
27806 / 32241
Census Output Area E00171747
Built Up Area Gillingham (North Dorset)
Built Up SubDivision N/A
Lower Layer Output Super Area North Dorset 002E
Middle Layer Output Super Area Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

This location is an urban city and town. According to 2011 census, 86.24% of the people in SP8 4LU is below poverty.

Components Of Postcode

Postcode Area SP
Postcode District SP8
Postcode Sector SP8 4

Adminstration And Postcode Areas

Country England
County Dorset
District Dorset
Ward Gillingham
Parish Gillingham
Local Authority N/A
Constituency North Dorset
Region South West
ITL Level 2 Dorset and Somerset
ITL Level 3 Dorset

Amenities Available In SP8 4LU


Work Place

Nearby Work Area Blandford Forum and Gillingham
Average Income £46900

Railway Station

Station Gillingham (Dorset)
Distance To Station 0.47 mi

Safety & Water Facilities

Police Force Dorset
Water Company Wessex Water
Sewage Company N/A

Schools Nearby

School Name Postcode
St Mary the Virgin CofE VA Primary School SP8 4LP

Property Sales In SP8 4LU


Address Property Type Price Date
HAM COURT, 8, SHAFTESBURY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, SP8 4LU Flat / Maisonette (Leasehold) £25,000
£24,500
£29,250
£32,500
£31,000
£28,950
£33,000
£35,000
£30,000
£52,000
£58,000
£98,000
£113,500
£124,000
£124,000
£95,000
£80,000
£86,000
£128,000
1995-06-09
1995-06-09
1996-09-27
1996-09-27
1997-11-07
1997-07-11
1999-01-15
1999-05-12
2000-03-02
2001-06-29
2001-08-03
2006-12-08
2007-03-23
2007-07-27
2007-10-30
2007-12-11
2016-04-07
2020-03-13
2021-09-14

Demographic of property sales [1995-2023]


Latest Property Sales Value


Average Property Price in 2023 328913 GBP
Average Price of Flats in 2023 164938 GBP
Average Price of Terraced property in 2023 272044 GBP
Average Price of Semi-Detached property in 2023 329469 GBP
Average Price of Detached Property in 2023 520122 GBP

Public Transport Near SP8 4LU


Bus Stops

Stop Location Distance
Ham Court
Shaftesbury Road, Ham Common
21.19 metres
Kingscourt Road
Shaftesbury Road, Ham Common
93.81 metres
Ganymede
Shaftesbury Road, Ham Common
140.36 metres
Ganymede
Shaftesbury Road, Ham Common
141.82 metres
Park Farm
Shaftesbury Road, Ham Common
378.73 metres

Railway Stations

Station Location Distance
Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station
Gillingham
751.23 metres
Templecombe Rail Station
Templecombe
11.46 km
Tisbury Rail Station
Tisbury
13.21 km
Bruton Rail Station
Bruton
15.65 km

Airports

Airport Location Distance
Bournemouth International Airport
Bournemouth International Airport
41.48 km

Other Postcodes Nearby


Postcode Distance from SP8 4LU
(In Meters)
SP8 4LP 403.42
SP8 4QD 439.28
SP8 4GG 293.34
SP8 4GB 286.28
SP8 4LG 378.31
SP8 4GL 253.21
SP8 4GA 276.99
SP8 4LW 307.20
SP8 4GW 231.39
SP8 4GJ 269.09

Frequently Asked Questions


You can send mail to anyone living in SP8 4LU through Royal Mail Service.

  • Copy the sample address and add property name/number to it.
  • if required add the recipient's name.
  • You can also browse the list of properties to find out the exact address.
  • Once you have noted down the address write it down on your To section of the envelope.
  • Drop the envelope in your nearest post office.

To calculate distance between your current location and SP8 4LU just follow this link

The recent average sale price of a property in SP8 4LU is 328913 GBP. But pricing may vary depending on the property type, For more details check the above table.

Find all schools near the postcode listed in the schools section of this article.

Its located in Gillingham, Dorset. View the map section for more details.

There are 10 properties in SP8 4LU as per Royal mail database.

To get directions to reach SP8 4LU follow this link.

Shaftesbury Road