Is SP8 4EU a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

45 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of SP8 4EU. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
14
Anti-social behaviour
11
Criminal damage & arson
7
Other theft
5
Public order
3
Vehicle crime
3
Burglary
1
Theft from the person
1

House prices

£325,154

Average price in Dorset (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Down 0.1% year on year.

Terraced
£264,878
Semi-detached
£329,926
Detached
£515,191
Flat / maisonette
£167,282

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for SP8 4EU 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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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near SP8 4EU on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near SP8 4EU on Check Food Hygiene

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