Overways is in Nyland, Gillingham and in North Dorset district. SP8 5SQ 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 Overways, Nyland, Gillingham, SP8 5SQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SP8 5SQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 51.6% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 51.4% | 48.4% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 5SQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.9% 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 | 22.3% | 19.3% | -3.0% | 37.9% | -18.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.7% | 64.9% | 3.2% | 44.2% | 20.7% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 8.4% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 6.2% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.2% | 41% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 39.6% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 14.5% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 20.8% | 19.3% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 8.4% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 13% | -6.7% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6.2% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 17.7% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.3% | 31.4% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -2.4% |
| Other | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.5% | 100% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 96.1% | 95.2% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 95.2% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0.3% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 22.4% | 13.5% | 8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.9% | 37.2% | -7.3% |
| Christian | 63.8% | 46.2% | 17.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Overways was 37.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.5% lower than the Beacon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Overways has the 37th highest crime rate of 112 local areas in Beacon and the 614th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Overways, Gillingham, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2002-05-28 | £500,656 |
SP8 5SQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SP8 5SQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 5SQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 137 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge Ash Walk , Henstridge BA8 0QD | 3out of 4 | 3,367 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stalbridge Church of England Primary School Duck Lane , DT10 2LP | 3out of 4 | 4,308 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbas and Templecombe Church of England Primary School School Lane , BA8 0HP | 3out of 4 | 4,309 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull Old Mill Lane , Marnhull DT10 1JX | 3out of 4 | 4,346 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull New Street , Marnhull DT10 1PZ | 2out of 4 | 4,909 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.