Is SP8 5SY a nice place to live?
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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)
10 crimes recorded
Within roughly a mile of SP8 5SY. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.
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 5SY specifically.
Flood risk
Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.
No active flood warnings within ~15km.
Check long-term flood risk →GP & dentist ratings
CQC ratings near SP8 5SY on Check My GP
Food hygiene ratings
FSA ratings near SP8 5SY on Check Food Hygiene