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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
4/10
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
8.24(-45%)
Other theft
4.19(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.41(-48%)
Burglary
2.45(-10%)
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 311 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 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
Detached123£410,000
Flats39£119,000
Semi-Detached87£260,000
Terraced62£237,250

10 years median price trend in Gillingham

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

All postcodes in Gillingham

SP79PL

Gillingham

SP85FR

Maycroft

SP84PJ

Broad Robin

SP84QF

Buckingham Road

SP84RD

Greenbanks

SP85DW

Red Lion Yard

SP85JD

Duncliffe View

SP79HT

Corner Lane

SP79PD

The Street

SP84BN

Gillingham

SP84LS

Bridge Close

SP84SJ

Jesop Close

SP85DX

Stud Drive

SP85JR

Hunger Hill

SP85LG

Sandilands Close

SP84NE

Common Mead Lane

SP79PA

Shorts Green Lane

SP79PF

The Street

SP79PX

Sherborne Causeway

SP84FA

Marlott Road

SP84HT

Shreen Way

SP84HW

Bowridge Hill

SP84QD

Fern Brook Lane

SP84RH

Claremont Avenue

SP84RL

Downsview Drive

SP84WF

Deer Gardens

SP85DZ

Vesey's Holehill

SP85FY

Gillingham

SP85HS

Church Hill

SP85JW

Lintern Lane

SP79HJ

The Street

SP79LF

Red House Close

SP79PW

Lox Lane

SP84AL

Barnaby Mead

SP84EN

Shreen Close

SP84GE

Kings Chase

SP84HP

Saxon Mead Close

SP84JF

Railway Terrace

SP84NX

Wavering Lane East

SP84SL

Davenant Close

SP84ST

Hawthorn Avenue

SP85FJ

Silton Road

SP79PZ

Sherborne Causeway

SP84DZ

Queen Street

SP84EB

Queen Street

SP84LT

Brickfield Industrial Estate

SP84PZ

Station Yard

SP84SP

The Meadows

SP84XE

Church View

SP84XH

Le Neubourg Way

SP85BN

Church Track

SP85NB

The Common

SP85NU

Langham Lane

SP85QS

Bowridge Hill

SP85SH

Jubilee Farm Cottages

SP79QL

The Limes

SP84DD

Hyde Road

SP85BH

Sandways Cottages

SP79HS

Corner Lane

SP84AP

South Street

SP84EJ

Sylvan Close

SP84GQ

Jay Walk

SP84GZ

Goldfinch Gate

SP84HA

Peacemarsh

SP84RR

Maple Way

SP84TU

Duncliffe Close

SP85JU

Knapp Cottages

SP85JZ

Back Street

SP85PP

Dunns Lane

SP85RF

Bleet Lane

SP84PT

Broad Robin

SP85HX

Shepherds Hill

SP85HY

Shave Hill

SP85NH

Cherry Orchard Lane

SP85PE

Tinker's Lane

SP85PJ

Brickyard Lane

SP85AG

Fantley Lane

SP84TA

Hanover Lane

SP79NR

Shaftesbury Road

SP79NZ

Shorts Green Courtyard

SP84AW

High Street

SP84HE

Gillingham

SP84HZ

Newbury

SP85RJ

Church Street

SP84DU

White House Court

SP79NT

The Street

SP84SG

Stour Meadows

SP85DU

Gillingham

SP85EW

West Street

SP85FQ

Church Street

SP85JQ

Cole Street Lane

SP85LD

Back Street

SP85NF

Forge End

SP85SS

Hope Cross

SP84DF

Lodbourne Gardens

SP84EY

Wessex Way

SP84GN

Hine Close

SP84JH

New Road

SP84PY

Station Road

SP84TN

Honeyfields

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.