Chantry Fields Gillingham, Dorset
10 addresses across 1 postcode (SP8), about 290 m long. USRN 27601541.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Dorset costs £2,765 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Gillingham (Dorset), about 330 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 590 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 70 to 72 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Gillingham Medical Practice, about 400 m (0.2 miles) away.
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 43% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 95 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2019 | WAITROSE LTD SP8 4UA | Other | £14,300,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Dorset in 2026-27: Band D £2,765 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,843 | £2,151 | £2,458 | £2,765 | £3,379 | £3,994 | £4,608 | £5,530 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (36% of about 1,430 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Adult Learning Centre and St Martins Residential Home: up to 16 homes, not permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Churchbury House, Queen Street: up to 8 homes, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Lloyds Bank: up to 7 homes, permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: the postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 70 m and 72 m above sea level (71 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP8 4UA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Gillingham (Dorset) 358,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 330 m |
| Templecombe 92,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.7 km (6.6 miles) | |
| Tisbury 191,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.1 km (8.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Waitrose Superstore Gillingham | 30 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 310 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 41.8 km (26 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 49.3 km (31 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gillingham Medical Practice | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gillingham Pharmacy | 210 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mydentist - Lanark Villas - Gillingham | 330 m |
| Hospital | Westminster Memorial Hospital | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 300 m |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Esso Service Station Chantry Fields, Le Newborg Way Cashzone | 30 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,940 m² | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 3.0 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 100 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.1 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,990 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 6.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade I), 260 m north-west. 37 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 260 m north-west |
| Remains of East Haimes House and the adjacent section of the deer park pale | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| King's Court Palace moated site | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lodden Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 750 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Dorey's Coppice | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Easterley Copse | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Little Marsh | Wetland | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Hunger Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Bainly Bottom | Valley | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 10 |
4 of the street's 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Dorset: see them on the Dorset page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillingham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 310 m | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Gillingham School | Secondary | 11–18 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wyke Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd SP8 4UA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 30 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Shop N Drive Service Station SP8 4UA | Retailers - other | 30 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Coronation Club SP8 4QF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | Exempt | |
| Chan's Chinese Take-away SP8 4AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Poppins Cafe Restaurant SP8 4AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Netplay SP8 4AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2020 |
| Red Lion Hotel SP8 4AA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Gillingham Kebab House SP8 4AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2025 |
| KOOL THINGS SP8 4AA | Retailers - other | 190 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| VICEROY INDIAN RESTAURANT & TAKEAWAY GILLINGHAM SP8 4AP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Syrian Cuisine SP8 4XE | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Nonna Amalia's Spaghetti Tree SP8 4AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Pip's of Gill SP8 4AN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Dudley Taylor SP8 4AG | Retailers - other | 210 m | Exempt | |
| Gillingham Tandoori SP8 4AY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Shoplifting | 17 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Paris Court (30); On or near South Street (20); On or near Supermarket (20); On or near Parking Area (7); On or near High Street (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 43% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 16% | 17% |
| Private rented | 40% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 28% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 17% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- SP8 4UA: 10 addresses of 11 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Buckingham Road · South Street · Paris Court · School Road · The Square · High Street · Oake Woods · Station Road · St Mary's Place · Church Walk · Old Market Centre · Church View
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.