Gillingham ward is located in the northern part of Dorset, near the border with Somerset. The area includes the town of Gillingham, which serves as a key settlement with amenities such as shops, schools, and leisure facilities. The ward is surrounded by rural landscapes, including farmland and small woodlands, providing a mix of urban and countryside living.
The ward is well-connected by road, with the A303 and A30 passing nearby, linking it to larger towns and cities. Gillingham also has a railway station, offering direct services to London and Exeter. The local economy is supported by a mix of retail, services, and light industry, with some residents commuting to nearby areas for work. The ward’s proximity to the Blackmore Vale and the Dorset Downs makes it a practical base for exploring the region.
On average Gillingham has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 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 of residents in Gillingham is £47,520 per year. There are 8 schools in Gillingham: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).
Based on 259 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Gillingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,250,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £407,500; semi-detached at £255,000; terraced at £231,000; flats at £113,000.
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Prideaux Drive
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Glebe Gardens
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High Street
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Tomlins Lane
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Sylvan Close
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Bay Lane
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Coldharbour
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Rookery Close
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Chestnut Way
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Cross Roads
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Cloverfields
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Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe
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Fantley Lane
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East Street
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Nyland Lane
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Pierston Fields
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New Lane
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Corner Lane
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Gillingham
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Bridge Close
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Broad Robin
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Buckingham Road
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Common Mead Lane
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Jesop Close
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Old Pound Court
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Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe
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Duncliffe View
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Lintern Lane
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Back Street
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Red House Close
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Red House Close
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New Lane
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Shorts Green Lane
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Lox Lane
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Cherry Orchard Lane
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Barnaby Mead
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Shreen Close
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Fern Brook Lane
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Marlott Road
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Kings Chase
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Saxon Mead Close
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Shreen Way
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Bowridge Hill
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Newbury
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Common Mead Lane
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Hyde Road
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Claremont Avenue
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Downsview Drive
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Davenant Close
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Briar Close
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Deer Gardens
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Vesey's Holehill
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Silton Road
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Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe
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Church Hill
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Lintern Lane
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Church Track
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Sherborne Causeway
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The Limes
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Hyde Road
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Queen Street
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Queen Street
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Station Road
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Brickyard Lane
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The Meadows
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Church View
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Le Neubourg Way
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Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe
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Common Lane
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Langham Lane
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Bay Road
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Nyland Lane
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Corner Lane
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High Street
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Sylvan Close
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Deer Gardens
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Goldfinch Gate
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Broad Robin
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Brickyard Lane
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Chestnut Way
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Common Mead Lane
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Shave Hill
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Shave Hill
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Back Street
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Back Street
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Cherry Orchard Lane
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Tinker's Lane
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Dunn's Lane
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Bleet Lane
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Shaftesbury Road
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Shorts Green Lane
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High Street
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Lodbourne Gardens
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Wessex Way
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Hine Close
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Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe
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Gillingham
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Le Neubourg Way