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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New Road
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Buckingham Road
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Hanover Lane
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Honeyfields
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Woodsage Drive
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Fantley Lane
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Silton Road
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Ash Green
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Church Street
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Woolcott Lane
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The Street
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Red House Close
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Tomlins Lane
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Wiltshire Close
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Fairey Close
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Common Mead Lane
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Back Lane
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Church Street
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Back Street
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Lintern Lane
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Cole Street Lane
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Back Street
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Forge End
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Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe
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Hope Cross
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Purns Mill Lane
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Dolphin Lane
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Hyde Road
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Grosvenor Road
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Queen Street
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Common Mead Lane
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Milestone Way
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Camelot Way
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New Road
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Lodden View
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High Street
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Harding's Lane
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Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe
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Folly Lane
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Factory Hill
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Green Lane
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Langham Lane
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Church Street
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Ridgeway Road
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Cale Way
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Cale Way
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Cerne Avenue
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Chaffinch Chase
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Frog Road
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Cresscombe Close
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Brickyard Lane
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Kingscourt Road
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Hine Close
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Newton Close
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Field Lane
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Back Lane
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Pill Meadow
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Church Street
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Gigg Lane
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Cole Street Lane
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Witch Lane
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Back Lane
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Cypress Way
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Le Neubourg Way
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Queen Street
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Bay Road
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Bay Road
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Gillingham
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Harding's Lane
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Cherryfields
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Factory Hill
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Breach Close
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Back Street
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Nyland Lane
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Fern Hill
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Grays Close
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Gillingham
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Barnaby Mead
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Sparrow Croft
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Woodpecker Meadow
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Chaffinch Chase
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Prospect Close
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Newbury
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Station Road
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Maple Way
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Milford Court
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Camelot Way
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Regency Court
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Dry Lane
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Shave Hill