Wyke Road is in Gillingham and in North Dorset district. SP8 4NW is located in the Gillingham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Dorset. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wyke Road, Gillingham, SP8 4NW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SP8 4SU, SP8 4SX, SP8 4NN, SP8 4NL, SP8 4NJ, SP8 4NP, SP8 4TD, SP8 4NH, SP8 4TP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SP8 4NW has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.2% of the population 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 | 54.7% | 56.2% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 5.2% |
| Male | 45.3% | 43.8% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -5.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SP8 4NW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20% | 22.7% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 55% | 2.4% | 44.2% | 10.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 11.3% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 9.2% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 48.4% | 41.9% | -6.5% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 38% | 43.7% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 10.1% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 10.8% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 23.5% | 13% | -10.5% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 8.8% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 16.4% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.7% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 15.1% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.5% | 36.1% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 2.3% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.3% | 99.6% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 93% | 92.1% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 92.7% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.2% | 37.2% | -5.0% |
| Christian | 63.7% | 46.2% | 17.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wyke Road was 17.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.9% lower than the Gillingham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wyke Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Gillingham and the 256th lowest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.5%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Milford House Wyke Road, Gillingham, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2022-02-04 | £92,021 |
| 4 Milford House Wyke Road, Gillingham, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £89,950 | 2021-12-17 | £92,256 |
| Flat 1 Milford House Wyke Road, Gillingham, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2020-02-19 | £122,698 |
| Heron Cottage Wyke Road, Gillingham, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £298,000 | 2019-08-08 | £372,971 |
| Herons Veldt Wyke Road, Gillingham, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2018-11-06 | £489,493 |
SP8 4NW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SP8 4NW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyke Primary School Deane Avenue , SP8 4SH | 2out of 4 | 575 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillingham Primary School School Road , SP8 4QR | 2out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School Milton-on-Stour , SP8 5QD | 3out of 4 | 2,410 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School Pheasant Way , Shaftesbury Road SP8 4LP | 3out of 4 | 2,948 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England School, Bourton Church Track , Bourton SP8 5BN | 4out of 4 | 4,868 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 | 2,058 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Brewery Cafe & Kitchen | The Old Brewery Wyke Road | 37 yd | |
| Secret Garden Cafe | Thorngrove Garden Centre Common Mead Lane | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Box | 24 Freame Way | 656 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wyke Primary School DEANE AVENUE | grass pitches | 455 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 | 61.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 61.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 61.5% |
| 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 | 44 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.