Head Lane - SP8 5LJ
Key Postcode Insights
SP8 5LJ is a residential postcode situated on Head Lane, East Stour, Gillingham, SP8 with 4 addresses.
It ranks as the 158th largest of the 547 postcodes in the SP8 area.
The postcode contains a total of 4 properties: 2 houses and 2 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £307,296
- 10 Year change
- up 27.0%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,286pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 59.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £269/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.0%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
SP8 5LJ is a residential postcode situated on Head Lane, East Stour, Gillingham, SP8 with 4 addresses.
It ranks as the 158th largest of the 547 postcodes in the SP8 area.
The postcode contains a total of 4 properties: 2 houses and 2 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £307,296
- 10 Year change
- up 27.0%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,286pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 59.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £269/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.0%/year/yr
Explore Properties in SP8 5LJ
- Forge House
3 Bed Period House
- Meadow View
House
- Pipers Pool
House
- West View
4 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in SP8 5LJ sold for £277,000 on 10th May 2024. Since then prices are down an average of 3.4%.
The current average value in the postcode is £307,296.
The SP8 5LJ Sales Market has increased by 27.0% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -3.3% | £307,296 |
| June 2025 | -0.5% | £317,683 |
| June 2024 | -0.7% | £319,335 |
| June 2023 | -0.9% | £321,745 |
| June 2022 | 15% | £324,522 |
| June 2021 | 7.3% | £282,178 |
| June 2020 | -1.1% | £263,096 |
| June 2019 | 0.2% | £266,112 |
| June 2018 | 5.7% | £265,690 |
| June 2017 | 4% | £251,463 |
| June 2016 | 8.5% | £241,895 |
| June 2015 | 4.4% | £222,975 |
| June 2014 | 3.3% | £213,677 |
| June 2013 | 1.9% | £206,863 |
| June 2012 | -0.5% | £202,934 |
| June 2011 | -1.7% | £204,032 |
| June 2010 | 10.8% | £207,551 |
| June 2009 | -7% | £187,329 |
| June 2008 | -3.3% | £201,512 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £208,470 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,286.
The SP8 5LJ Rental Market has increased by 59.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.5% | £1,286pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.5% | £1,254pcm |
| June 2024 | 5.4% | £1,200pcm |
| June 2023 | 6.4% | £1,139pcm |
| June 2022 | 10.9% | £1,070pcm |
| June 2021 | 9.3% | £965pcm |
| June 2020 | 2.1% | £884pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.2% | £865pcm |
| June 2018 | 1.9% | £855pcm |
| June 2017 | 4% | £840pcm |
| June 2016 | 3.5% | £807pcm |
| June 2015 | 2.8% | £779pcm |
| June 2014 | 1.5% | £758pcm |
| June 2013 | -0.3% | £747pcm |
| June 2012 | 1.7% | £749pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.4% | £737pcm |
| June 2010 | 5.8% | £727pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.5% | £687pcm |
| June 2008 | 3.8% | £727pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £700pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 10th May 2024 for £277,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 3.4%.
SP8 5LJ has had 3 sales since 1995, with 2 in the last three years and none in the last twelve months.
- Sold May 2024£277,000 | 4 Bed HouseWest View, Head Lane, Gillingham, SP8 5LJWest View, Head Lane, Gillingham, SP8 5LJ
- Sold Mar 2024£400,000 | 3 Bed HouseForge House, Head Lane, Gillingham, SP8 5LJForge House, Head Lane, Gillingham, SP8 5LJ
- Sold Feb 2014£190,000 | 4 Bed HouseWest View, Head Lane, Gillingham, SP8 5LJWest View, Head Lane, Gillingham, SP8 5LJ
Nearby Postcodes
SP8 5LJ is the 158th largest and the 239th most expensive postcode out of the 547 postcodes in the SP8 area.
- SP8 5LN, Head Lane, East Stour, Gillingham, SP8SP8 5LN2 Addresses|30 m away
- SP8 5NF, Forge End, East Stour, Gillingham, SP8SP8 5NF15 Addresses|53 m away
- SP8 5LL, Stour Close, East Stour, Gillingham, SP8SP8 5LL7 Addresses|72 m away
- SP8 5LF, Back Street, East Stour, Gillingham, SP8SP8 5LF5 Addresses|111 m away
- SP8 5LD, Back Street, East Stour, Gillingham, SP8SP8 5LD10 Addresses|113 m away
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 2 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (1)
- G (0)
- D (0)
- No EPC (2)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Mar 2024£400,000 | 3 Bed HouseForge House, Head Lane, Gillingham, SP8 5LJForge House, Head Lane, Gillingham, SP8 5LJ
- Sold Jul 2024£330,000 | 2 Bed HouseField View Cottage, Head Lane, Gillingham, SP8 5LNField View Cottage, Head Lane, Gillingham, SP8 5LN
- Sold Jul 2025£325,000 | 2 Bed HouseField View Cottage, Head Lane, Gillingham, SP8 5LNField View Cottage, Head Lane, Gillingham, SP8 5LN
Schools Nearby
- Stower Provost Community School1.6 km away
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull3.3 km away
- St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School3.4 km away
- Gillingham School3.8 km away
- Shaftesbury School7.0 km away
- Sturminster Newton High School8.1 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to SP8 5LJ is Gillingham (Dorset) station, which is 3.3 kilometres away.
- Gillingham (Dorset)|3.3 km away
- Templecombe|9.0 km away
- Tisbury|15.9 km away
- Bruton|16.1 km away
