SP8 5SN is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (SP8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5SN) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case SP which means Salisbury.
- Postal District. In our case SP8.
- Postal Sector. In our case SP8 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case SN.
The regional mail center for the post area SP is the South West Distribution Centre, which is located at Western Approach, Distribution Park, Severn Beach, BRISTOL, BS35 4GG.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the SP8 5SN postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is GILLINGHAM DO (SP). Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the SP8 5SN postcode have the street address of Stour Lane
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 8 individuals call the SP8 5SN postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of GILLINGHAM within the old postal county of Dorset.
SP8 5SN is within the village of Stour Provost.
The SP8 5SN postcode area is composed of 75% residential properties, 25% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in SP8 5SN are bungalows. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in SP8 5SN are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
None Domestic Buildings in SP8 5SN fall under these categories: Industrial.
Industrial include Chicken Sheds Old Stour Farm, Stour Lane.
Interactive Mapping Showing UPRNs within the SP8 5SN Postcode Boundaries
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 75% |
| Commercial | 25% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for SP8 5SN
| Latitude | 50.9930032552 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.29037903709 |
Weather Forecast for SP8 5SN
Mon 6th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 44.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 16.00% | N 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 51.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 38.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 4 mph |
Tue 7th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | N 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | N 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 2.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 4 mph |
Wed 8th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 3.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 2.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 1.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 19.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 6.00% | S 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 3.00% | WSW 4 mph |
Thu 9th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 2.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 3.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Fog | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 15.00% | S 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 19.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 4.00% | E 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | S 4 mph |
Fri 10th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | E 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 20.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 20.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | S 4 mph |
Schools within a five minute drive of SP8 5SN Postcode
England Primary Schools
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull
Address: St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull, Old Mill Lane, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1JX
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: 01258820417
Stower Provost Community School
Address: Stower Provost Community School, Woodville Stour Provost, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5LX
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: 01747838370
St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull
Address: St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull, New Street, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1PZ
Distance: 2.12 miles
Contact: 01258820206
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near SP8 5SN
GUYS MARSH (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: GUYS MARSH, SHAFTESBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP7 0AH
Distance: 3.05 miles
Contact: :
GILLINGHAM DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 LANARK VILLAS, NEWBURY, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4QH
Distance: 3.12 miles
Contact: :
WINNING SMILES
Address: MIDDLEFIELD HOUSE, MARLOTT ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4FA
Distance: 3.80 miles
Contact: :
SHAFTESBURY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: WESTFIELDS', NEW ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8QH
Distance: 4.15 miles
Contact: :
R G CARNALL AND ASSOCIATES
Address: 21 BELL STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8AR
Distance: 4.16 miles
Contact: :
STALBRIDGE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: STATION ROAD, STALBRIDGE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 2RG
Distance: 4.42 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near SP8 5SN
MARNHULL PHARMACY
Address: CHURCH HILL, MARNHULL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1PU
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 820352
THE BARN PHARMACY
Address: THE BARN SURGERY, NEWBURY, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4XS
Distance: 3.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 826709
GILLINGHAM PHARMACY
Address: HIGH STREET, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4AG
Distance: 3.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 822427
PEACEMARSH PHARMACY
Address: PEACEMARSH SURGERY, MARLOTT ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4FA
Distance: 3.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 825481
BOOTS
Address: 33 HIGH STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8JE
Distance: 4.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 852471
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: ABBEY VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE, SALISBURY ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DH
Distance: 4.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 852086
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near SP8 5SN
ROBERT FRITH OPTOMETRISTS (GILLINGHAM)
Address: FAIRFIELD HOUSE, HIGH STREET, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4AA
Distance: 3.14 miles
Contact: :
ROBERT FRITH OPTOMETRISTS LTD (SHAFTESBURY)
Address: WESLEY HOUSE, 12 BELL STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8AR
Distance: 4.16 miles
Contact: :
HARROLD OPTICIANS (SHAFTSBURY)
Address: 49 HIGH STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8JE
Distance: 4.21 miles
Contact: :
EYESTYLE CENTRE (SHAFTESBURY)
Address: 56 HIGH STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8AA
Distance: 4.26 miles
Contact: :
GRACE HAINE EYE CARE LIMITED (STALBRIDGE)
Address: 1 SKYE HOUSE, RING STREET, STALBRIDGE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 2LZ
Distance: 4.48 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (STURMINSTER NEWTON)
Address: 2 RETSEL HOUSE, BRIDGE STREET, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1AW
Distance: 4.74 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near SP8 5SN
MARNHULL SURGERY
Address: CHURCH HILL, MARNHULL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1PU
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact: :
GILLINGHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: BARN SURGERY, NEWBURY, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4XS
Distance: 3.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 824201
PEACEMARSH SURGERY
Address: NEW MEDICAL CENTRE, MARLOTT ROAD, PEACEMARSH, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4FA
Distance: 3.80 miles
Contact: :
ABBEY VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: SALISBURY ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DH
Distance: 4.36 miles
Contact: :
STURMINSTER NEWTON MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: OLD MARKET HILL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1QU
Distance: 4.52 miles
Contact: :
STURMINSTER NEWTON MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: OLD MARKET HILL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1QU
Distance: 4.52 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links near SP8 5SN
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: SP8 5SN
- Gillingham (Dorset)
Gillingham station, Station Yard, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PZDistance: 3.84 milesDriving Time: 6.87 minutes - Templecombe
Templecombe station, Station Road, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0JRDistance: 8.25 milesDriving Time: 14.12 minutes - Sherborne
Sherborne station, South Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NBDistance: 12.96 milesDriving Time: 20.10 minutes - Tisbury
Tisbury station, Station Road, Tisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6JTDistance: 13.39 milesDriving Time: 23.22 minutes - Bruton
Bruton station, Station Approach Road, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0EHDistance: 14.13 milesDriving Time: 24.72 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near SP8 5SN
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near SP8 5SN
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the SP8 5SN Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | North Dorset Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Simon Hoare |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the SP8 5SN Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Dorset Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Dorset at the following link Dorset.How much is the Council Tax?
Dorset Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Dorset charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the SP8 5SN Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Dorset council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries - Dorset CouncilHouse Sales in SP8 5SN
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £719,000 | £719,000 | £719,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the SP8 5SN Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the SP8 5SN Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, GILLINGHAM, SP8 5FB | 4.69 miles | Directions from SP8 5SN to Aldi |
| Asda, Station Road, GILLINGHAM, SP8 4QA | 4.81 miles | Directions from SP8 5SN to Asda |
| Waitrose, Chantry Fields, GILLINGHAM, SP8 4UA | 4.86 miles | Directions from SP8 5SN to Waitrose |
| Iceland, Station Road, GILLINGHAM, SP8 4PY | 4.97 miles | Directions from SP8 5SN to Iceland |
| Tesco, Coppice Street, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8PF | 7.27 miles | Directions from SP8 5SN to Tesco |
What Popular Restaurants are near the SP8 5SN Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Middle Street, Yeovil, BA20 1LZ | 15.26 miles | Directions from SP8 5SN to 2 Middle Street |
| Warminster,a350 / A36, Warminster, BA12 0JZ | 16.00 miles | Directions from SP8 5SN to Warminster,a350 / A36 |
| A303/a37 Podimore, Yeovil, BA22 8JG | 16.20 miles | Directions from SP8 5SN to A303/a37 Podimore |
| 48 Waterloo Road Poole, Poole, BH17 7LG | 21.70 miles | Directions from SP8 5SN to 48 Waterloo Road Poole |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Lawrence Hill, WINCANTON, BA9 8AB | 6.83 miles | Directions from SP8 5SN to McDonald's, Lawrence Hill, WINCANTON, BA9 8AB |
| McDonald's, Sparkford, YEOVIL, BA22 7JE | 12.49 miles | Directions from SP8 5SN to McDonald's, Sparkford, YEOVIL, BA22 7JE |
| McDonald's, Flushing Meadow, YEOVIL, BA21 5DL | 14.29 miles | Directions from SP8 5SN to McDonald's, Flushing Meadow, YEOVIL, BA21 5DL |
| McDonald's, Wessex Fields, FROME, BA11 4DH | 15.57 miles | Directions from SP8 5SN to McDonald's, Wessex Fields, FROME, BA11 4DH |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Ivy Cross, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DS | 4.43 miles | Directions from SP8 5SN to KFC Shaftsbury - Ivy Cross |
| KFC, Lawrence Hill, WINCANTON, BA9 8AB | 6.83 miles | Directions from SP8 5SN to KFC Wincanton - Lawrence Hill |
| KFC, Wessex Fields, FROME, BA11 4DH | 15.57 miles | Directions from SP8 5SN to KFC Frome - Wessex Fields |
| KFC, Western Avenue, Houndstone Business Park, YEOVIL, BA22 8YQ | 16.88 miles | Directions from SP8 5SN to KFC Yeovil - Western Avenue |
| KFC, Wirrall Park Road, GLASTONBURY, BA6 9XE | 21.65 miles | Directions from SP8 5SN to KFC Bristol - Glastonbury Tor Retail Park |