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About

Gillingham ward is situated in the far north of Dorset, bordering both Somerset and Wiltshire. The area is centred on the market town of Gillingham, which functions as a key service hub for the surrounding rural communities. The landscape is characterised by the Blackmore Vale, with its patchwork of farmland and gentle, rolling fields. The River Stour flows through the area, shaping the local topography.

The town itself has a notable industrial heritage linked to the railway, with the Gillingham railway works having been a major employer historically. This is reflected in parts of the town's layout and architecture. The ward includes surrounding villages and hamlets, contributing to a mixed economy of light industry, retail, and agriculture. Local facilities include schools, a hospital, and recreational spaces along the river.

Area overview

On average Gillingham has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gillingham is £51,404 per year. There are 8 schools in Gillingham: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Gillingham is home to around 15,528 people, with a population density of about 180.5 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gillingham Population
15,528
Population density
180.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.65(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.69(-42%)
Other theft
3.8(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.22(-50%)
Burglary
3.09(+11%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
14,536
93.64%
Other White
511
3.29%
Irish
77
0.5%
Other Asian
55
0.35%
African
39
0.25%
Total population: 15,523

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,697
28.39%
Level 3 (A level)
2,444
18.77%
No qualifications
2,216
17.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,078
15.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,392
10.69%
Total 16+ residents: 13,021

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
3,090
44.38%
Owns with a mortgage
1,955
28.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,022
14.68%
Other social rented
585
8.4%
Other forms of private rent
161
2.31%
Total households: 6,963

Property prices in Gillingham

Based on 314 recent sales, the median property price is £293,000 in Gillingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Gillingham in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gillingham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached131£399,950
Flats34£121,000
Semi-Detached75£270,000
Terraced74£227,250

10 years median price trend in Gillingham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gillingham.

All postcodes in Gillingham

SP85AD

Martin's Lane

SP84DS

Turners Lane

SP84PG

King John Road

SP85AP

New Road

SP84FX

Cerne Avenue

SP85RG

Bleet Lane

SP84QJ

Newbury

SP85NA

New Lane

SP84PT

Broad Robin

SP85QB

Post Office Road

SP84TF

Tudor Court

SP85PL

East Street

SP84UU

Queen Street

SP84XH

Le Neubourg Way

SP84FU

Simene Walk

SP84HZ

Newbury

SP84BP

Barnaby Mead

SP85NP

Wavering Lane

SP84EF

Bay Road

SP84FF

Leddington Way

SP84TR

Bryony Gardens

SP85RD

Harpitts Lane

SP85NW

Field Lane

SP85DN

The Sycamores

SP84WL

Harding's Lane

SP85ES

Juan's Lane

SP84EN

Shreen Close

SP84SR

Meadowcroft

SP84RQ

Claremont Avenue

SP84AE

Bayfields

SP84NQ

Wyke Road

SP85QA

Kendall Lane

SP84WB

Station Road

SP84FE

Weatherbury Road

SP84AL

Barnaby Mead

SP84YP

Spinners Way

SP79NP

Shaftesbury Road

SP84QQ

Old Market Centre

SP84EZ

Peacemarsh

SP79PH

Gillingham

SP79NU

Church Walk

SP85FW

Gillingham

SP84XB

Buttercup Close

SP84EQ

Sylvan Way

SP85NB

The Common

SP84SQ

Wyke Road

SP85PP

Dunns Lane

SP85EA

Tunnel Head

SP84FW

Cerne Avenue

SP78GU

Calves Lane

SP85PS

Taylor Hayes

SP79PT

Shaftesbury Road

SP84BF

Floramour Place

SP85EZ

Back Lane

SP84NX

Wavering Lane East

SP84BN

Gillingham

SP85PT

Pierston Fields

SP85HX

Shepherds Hill

SP85PH

West Bourton Road

SP84FS

Trent Square

SP85JB

Brickyard Lane

SP85HQ

Weston Street

SP84HA

Peacemarsh

SP79BX

Gillingham

SP84XT

Brickyard Lane

SP85ED

Barton Hill

SP79HN

Elm Close

SP85DQ

Church Road

SP84XD

Yarrow Court

SP84UZ

Addison Close

SP79HT

Corner Lane

SP84HQ

Dolphin Lane

SP84UN

Barleyfields

SP85DH

Mill Rise

SP84DE

Lodbourne Gardens

SP79PJ

Gillingham

SP85EN

Pill Meadow

SP85BJ

East Street

SP85PJ

Brickyard Lane

SP84TT

Heatherfields

SP84BU

Coronation Road

SP85SL

Gillingham

SP84AX

The Square

SP84PD

Lawrence Walk

SP79NR

Shaftesbury Road

SP84QD

Fern Brook Lane

SP84NS

Wavering Lane East

SP79PX

Sherborne Causeway

SP84GW

Kingfisher Avenue

SP84DF

Lodbourne Gardens

SP84RN

Arun Close

SP84JJ

New Road

SP84NL

Clarendon Close

SP84TP

Sorrel Way

SP84HE

Gillingham

SP79NS

Motcombe Park

SP85GH

Gillingham

SP84SS

Briar Close

SP84FD

Budmouth Drive

SP85LE

The Fieldings

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.