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About

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.

Area overview

On average Gillingham has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Gillingham is £47,526 per year. There are 8 schools in Gillingham: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gillingham Population
15,528
Population density
180.5 per km²

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

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 285 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 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
Detached106£421,250
Flats34£111,000
Semi-Detached83£255,000
Terraced62£234,500

10 years median price trend in Gillingham

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

All postcodes in Gillingham

SP85EW

Back Lane

SP85FQ

Church Street

SP85GY

Back Street

SP85JN

Lintern Lane

SP85JQ

Cole Street Lane

SP85LD

Back Street

SP85NF

Forge End

SP85RW

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP85SS

Hope Cross

SP85AW

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP79HE

Grosvenor Road

SP84DJ

Queen Street

SP84FP

Fern Brook Lane

SP84HL

Purns Mill Lane

SP84HQ

Dolphin Lane

SP84NT

Hyde Road

SP84SW

Common Mead Lane

SP84TB

Milestone Way

SP84TG

Camelot Way

SP84TS

New Road

SP84TZ

Lodden View

SP84WH

High Street

SP84WL

Harding's Lane

SP85EE

Folly Lane

SP85FN

Factory Hill

SP85NT

Green Lane

SP85NX

Langham Lane

SP85QJ

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP85RL

Church Street

SP79NU

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP84FE

Ridgeway Road

SP84FL

Cale Way

SP84FT

Cale Way

SP84FX

Cerne Avenue

SP84GP

Chaffinch Chase

SP84GW

Frog Road

SP84HB

Cresscombe Close

SP84JN

Brickyard Lane

SP84LH

Kingscourt Road

SP84LL

Hine Close

SP84SN

Newton Close

SP85EL

Back Lane

SP85EN

Pill Meadow

SP85EP

Field Lane

SP85FT

Church Street

SP85HR

Gigg Lane

SP85JH

Cole Street Lane

SP85NZ

Witch Lane

SP85PZ

Back Lane

SP84BY

Cypress Way

SP84DS

Le Neubourg Way

SP84EE

Queen Street

SP84EG

Bay Road

SP84EP

Bay Road

SP84PD

Gillingham

SP84QJ

Harding's Lane

SP84QL

Newbury

SP84TJ

Cherryfields

SP84UD

Ivy Close

SP84UW

Pimpernel Court

SP85AH

Fantley Lane

SP85AY

Factory Hill

SP85BB

Breach Close

SP85HB

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP85LF

Back Street

SP85NG

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

SP85SQ

Nyland Lane

SP79HZ

Bridewell Lane

SP79PU

Fern Hill

SP79QB

Grays Close

SP84AF

Gillingham

SP84DW

Barnaby Mead

SP84GA

Sparrow Croft

SP84GB

Woodpecker Meadow

SP84GT

Chaffinch Chase

SP84NZ

Prospect Close

SP84QG

Newbury

SP84QQ

Station Road

SP84RY

Maple Way

SP84SU

Milford Court

SP84SY

Camelot Way

SP84TY

Regency Court

SP85DP

Dry Lane

SP85HZ

Shave Hill

SP85LN

Head Lane

SP84ES

Bay Road

SP84FD

Budmouth Drive

SP84HX

Harding's Lane

SP84HY

Harding's Lane

SP84JL

Brickyard Lane

SP84QU

Gyllas Way

SP84LE

Kingscourt Road

SP84QA

Le Neubourg Way

SP84QN

Deane Avenue

SP84SH

Deane Avenue

SP84TE

Stuart Lane

SP84XQ

Cresscombe Close

SP85HW

Templecombe Lane

SP85JJ

New Road

SP85JX

Brown's Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.