Tile Terrace Gillingham, Dorset
9 addresses across 1 postcode (SP8), about 100 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 23800374.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £403,000 across 6 sales.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (B: 8).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; 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 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 460 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 81 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Gillingham Medical Practice, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 69% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | £403,000 | £380,000 | £610,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2025 | 1 SP8 5FZ | Detached | £406,000 | New build. |
| 15 May 2025 | 2 SP8 5FZ | Detached | £380,000 | New build. |
| 4 Apr 2025 | 8 SP8 5FZ | Detached | £610,000 | New build. |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 6 SP8 5FZ | Detached | £400,000 | New build. |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 4 SP8 5FZ | Detached | £425,000 | New build. |
| 25 Mar 2025 | 5 SP8 5FZ | Detached | £395,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 116 m². Most common: House, detached (8). Built: 2024 (8). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8).
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 C (30% of about 700 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.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
The Environment Agency's long-term flood risk figures have not been loaded for this street's postcodes yet.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 81 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP8 5FZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Gillingham (Dorset) 358,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Templecombe 92,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.4 km (7.1 miles) | |
| Tisbury 191,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.2 km (8.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Park Farm Retail Est. Ham Common | 290 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 40.3 km (25 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 50.8 km (32 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gillingham Medical Practice | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gillingham Pharmacy | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mydentist - Lanark Villas - Gillingham | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Westminster Memorial Hospital | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | Esso Service Station Chantry Fields, Le Newborg Way Cashzone | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,600 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 350 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 5.1 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,520 m² | 380 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is King's Court Palace moated site, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| King's Court Palace moated site | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Gillingham Park boundary bank | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Remains of East Haimes House and the adjacent section of the deer park pale | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lodden Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 860 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Palemead Coppice | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Hunger Hill Coppice | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Hunger Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Little Marsh | Wetland | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north-west |
| Bainly Bottom | Valley | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 9 | 9 |
None of the street's 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gillingham School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gillingham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madjeston Milk Station SP8 5JQ | Farmers/growers | 230 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Orchard Park Garden Centre SP8 5JG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Home Bargains SP8 5FB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Greggs [MFG Gillingham] SP8 5FB | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Budgens Gillingham Kingsmead SP8 5FB | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Fernbrook Lodge (Care South Ltd) SP8 4QD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited SP8 5FB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2020 |
| Chartwells (St Mary The Virgin Primary School) SP8 4GG | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (dorset).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 69% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 4% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 39% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 34% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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 5FZ: 9 addresses
Nearby streets
Masonry Close · Ruby Lane · Cole Street Lane · Shaftesbury Road · Kingsmead Business Park · Tile Twist Avenue · Shaftesbury Road
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.