When did The Orchard, SP8 5RR last change hands?

The Orchard, SP8 5RR last sold for £875,000 in January 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £695,000 in December 2004, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has The Orchard, SP8 5RR appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2004 and January 2013, The Orchard, SP8 5RR rose from £695,000 to £875,000, a change of £180,000. That works out to roughly +2.9% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What planning history does The Orchard, SP8 5RR have?

The Orchard, SP8 5RR has council approval for single-storey extension granted in May 2006 under ref. 2/2006/0345. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Which area is The Orchard, SP8 5RR in?

The Orchard, SP8 5RR sits in Fifehead Magdalen, Gillingham, Gillingham. It falls within the SP8 postcode district.

Is The Orchard, SP8 5RR in a safe area?

Police records around The Orchard, SP8 5RR show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near The Orchard, SP8 5RR?

The closest primary school to The Orchard, SP8 5RR is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull (1.4km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near The Orchard, SP8 5RR?

The closest bus stop to The Orchard, SP8 5RR is Fifehead Cross Roads, 1.0km away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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The Orchard, Fifehead Magdalen, Gillingham, SP8 5RR

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Overview

About The Orchard

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The Orchard is a property in Fifehead Magdalen, Gillingham, Gillingham (SP8 5RR).

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 13 years since the last transfer (January 2013). Across 2004–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.9% per year.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Orchard, Fifehead Magdalen, Gillingham, SP8 5RR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Oct 2009
OutbuildingFull
In report
Erect detached 3 bay garage
Council
North Dorset
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
2/2009/0726/PLNG
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May 2006
PorchFull
In report
Extension: Single storey
Erect single storey extension and porch
Council
North Dorset
Extension
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
2/2006/0345
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Last sold (2013)

£875,000

Growth on file: 2.9% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

23 January 2013Most recent
£875,000
+25.9%over 8 years
14 December 2004
£695,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SP8 5RR: £640,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in SP8 5RR

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Area

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Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.0 km

Fifehead Cross Roads — bus stop.

Closest school

1.4 km

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SP8 5RR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

41.6dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for SP8 5RR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.4dB

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