Leddington Way is in Gillingham and in North Dorset district. SP8 4FF is located in the Gillingham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Dorset. This postcode has been in use since 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Leddington Way, Gillingham, SP8 4FF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SP8 4FG, SP8 4FE, SP8 4GR, SP8 4FA, SP8 4GH, SP8 4GS, SP8 4XQ, SP8 4FQ, SP8 4FH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SP8 4FF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 52.1% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 48.1% | 47.9% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.7% | 34.5% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.2% | 47% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 8% | -5.1% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 6.8% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.1% | 52.7% | -6.4% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 33.1% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 10.9% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.8% | 10.8% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 11.2% | -7.9% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 16% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 26% | 12.1% | 16.9% | 9.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 28% | -1.1% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.4% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.3% | 97.4% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
In this area, 91.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 91.6% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 5.2% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 91.9% | 2.9% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 0.3% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 1% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leddington Way was 11.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.4% lower than the Beacon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Leddington Way has the 9th lowest crime rate of 112 local areas in Beacon and the 111th lowest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Leddington Way, Gillingham, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-02-23 | £298,888 |
| 9 Leddington Way, Gillingham, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2022-10-31 | £452,626 |
| 7 Leddington Way, Gillingham, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-06-11 | £305,769 |
| 4 Leddington Way, Gillingham, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2021-03-31 | £460,601 |
| 10 Leddington Way, Gillingham, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2015-12-14 | £218,650 |
SP8 4FF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School Milton-on-Stour , SP8 5QD | 3out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyke Primary School Deane Avenue , SP8 4SH | 2out of 4 | 1,314 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillingham Primary School School Road , SP8 4QR | 2out of 4 | 1,375 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School Pheasant Way , Shaftesbury Road SP8 4LP | 3out of 4 | 2,830 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England School, Bourton Church Track , Bourton SP8 5BN | 4out of 4 | 4,671 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillingham School Hardings Lane , SP8 4QP | 3out of 4 | 1,644 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tops Day Nurseries [Gillingham] | Baby Grow Nursery, Middlefield House Marlott Road | 154 yd | |
| Neal's Yard Remedies Ltd | Neals Yard Remedies Ltd Peacemarsh Road | 268 yd | |
| Vicarage School Room | Vicarage School Room Queen Street | 803 yd | |
| Syrian Cuisine | Vicarage School Room Queen Street | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin Inn | The Dolphin Peacemarsh Road | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Fish & Chips | 1, The Parade Lodbourne Green | 777 yd | |
| Min's Fish and Chip Thai Takeaway | Lees Fish And Chip Shop Queen Street | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 4 Lodbourne Green | 732 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.