Gillingham, Dorset · SP8

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SP8 (Gillingham) in a nutshell

SP8 covers Gillingham, in Dorset. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for SP8

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Dorset council area

SP8 is in Dorset's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

SP8 stretches across Beacon, Gillingham, so give your full postcode, not just 'SP8', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Gillingham, Dorset: 69.6% owner-occupied
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
  • If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.

Always double-check on GOV.UK.

Next door to SP8

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does SP8 cover?

SP8 (Gillingham) includes the wards of Beacon, Gillingham (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to SP8?

Neighbouring districts include SP7 (Shaftesbury), DT10 (Sturminster Newton), BA9 (Wincanton), BA8 (Templecombe), BA10 (Bruton) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering SP8 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in SP8?

About 6,311 households and 14,512 residents at the 2011 Census, across 568 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is SP8 in?

SP8 sits in Dorset (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: North Dorset.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
SP8 1
Areas covered
Gillingham 2
Active postcodes
568 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
6,311 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
14,512 2
Electoral wards
Beacon, Gillingham 4
Parliamentary constituencies
North Dorset 4
Local authority
Dorset 4
Households privately renting (Gillingham, Dorset built-up area)
18.8% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.