Is SP8 4EB a nice place to live?
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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)
50 crimes recorded
Within roughly a mile of SP8 4EB. Most common: Anti-social behaviour.
House prices
£328,589
Average price in Dorset (2026-08, UK House Price Index). Down 0.4% year on year.
- Terraced
- £267,978
- Semi-detached
- £333,127
- Detached
- £519,998
- Flat / maisonette
- £169,474
Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for SP8 4EB specifically.
Flood risk
Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.
No active flood warnings within ~15km.
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CQC ratings near SP8 4EB on Check My GP
Food hygiene ratings
FSA ratings near SP8 4EB on Check Food Hygiene
Nearby postcodes
Compare crime and area data a short walk away.