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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

SP84UE

Woodsage Drive

SP84EJ

Sylvan Close

SP79PL

Gillingham

SP79PY

Sherborne Causeway

SP84GY

Jay Walk

SP84PW

Sydney Place

SP84AF

Great Barton Hill Road

SP85FD

Badgers Close

SP84SE

Fairybridge Walk

SP85SQ

Overways

SP79PQ

Hayes Mead

SP84AP

South Street

SP84LE

Kings Court Road

SP85YG

Olde Fairfield

SP84GZ

Goldfinch Gate

SP85HS

Church Hill

SP84GH

Ridgeway Road

SP85AF

Gillingham

SP85NH

Cherry Orchard Lane

SP84HU

The Firs

SP84BE

Victoria Terrace

SP84PY

Station Road

SP85BU

Pleasant View

SP84LP

Shaftesbury Road

SP84LF

Kings Court Close

SP84FA

Marlott Road

SP85SF

Fifehead Hill

SP85RA

Kine Bush Lane

SP84PZ

Station Yard

SP84WH

High Street

SP85DX

Stud Drive

SP84JU

Lawrence Cottages

SP85QP

Bay Road

SP84PE

Fairey Crescent

SP85BG

Orchard Cottages

SP85BL

Mede Close

SP84YR

Anglers Road

SP79QB

Grays Close

SP84QL

Newbury

SP84SA

Highgrove

SP85AU

Forge Lane

SP84BY

Cypress Way

SP79HP

Gillingham

SP79LF

Red House Close

SP85HL

Templecombe Lane

SP79HF

Gillingham

SP85DL

New Close

SP85NU

Langham Lane

SP84FH

Stourcastle Close

SP84HX

Hardings Lane

SP84AD

Barnaby Mead

SP84TQ

Orchard Mews

SP85NT

Langham Lane

SP85GY

Ridge Close

SP85HA

Gillingham

SP85JW

Lintern Lane

SP85AJ

Fantley Lane

SP85SS

Hope Cross

SP84DJ

Tomlins Corner

SP85GD

Gillingham

SP85FN

Factory Hill

SP85QD

Mapperton Hill

SP79QN

Shorts Green Lane

SP84BD

Rolls Bridge Lane

SP85AR

Tan Lane

SP84JZ

Shaftesbury Road

SP84RG

Roseberry Gardens

SP79HY

Gillingham

SP85AG

Fantley Lane

SP84UG

Campion Close

SP85AS

Millers Close

SP85EQ

Green Lane

SP84ET

Peacemarsh

SP85LH

Front Street

SP84HW

Bowridge Hill

SP84XQ

Peacemarsh Farm Close

SP84DN

Le Neubourg Way

SP85HT

Church Hill

SP84LQ

Lockwood Terrace

SP85BA

Bridge Street

SP84GQ

Jay Walk

SP84EU

Peacemarsh

SP85JS

Back Street

SP84JL

New Road

SP85SJ

Nyland Lane

SP85LD

Back Street

SP84SD

Black Lawn

SP85HF

Gillingham

SP84DU

White House Court

SP84FR

Marlott Road

SP84SJ

Jesop Close

SP84NB

Common Mead Avenue

SP85JY

Back Street

SP84PQ

Palace Road

SP85BN

Church Track

SP84SZ

Rufus Court

SP84JS

Addison Close

SP84UD

Ivy Close

SP84AY

The Square

SP84QH

Newbury

Data Sources

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