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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

SP84UE

Woodsage Drive

SP85BU

Pleasant View

SP85DN

The Sycamores

SP85PG

West Bourton Road

SP79QF

Stainers Mead

SP84LZ

Wiltshire Close

SP84PE

Fairey Crescent

SP85BS

Woolcott Lane

SP85GY

Ridge Close

SP85JN

Lintern Lane

SP85RW

Manor Farm Gate

SP84DJ

Tomlins Corner

SP84FP

Fern Brook Lane

SP84HQ

Dolphin Lane

SP84TS

Rose Court

SP84WL

Harding's Lane

SP85NT

Langham Lane

SP85QJ

Gillingham

SP79HE

Semley Road

SP84HL

Purns Mill Cottages

SP84NT

Waverland Terrace

SP84SW

The Oaks

SP84TB

Milestone Way

SP84TG

Windsor Lane

SP84TZ

Lodden View

SP84WH

High Street

SP85AW

Easton Place

SP85EE

Bowden

SP85FN

Factory Hill

SP85NX

Langham Lane

SP85RL

Church Street

SP84FE

Weatherbury Road

SP84FT

Cale Way

SP84JN

Brickyard Lane

SP84SN

Newton Close

SP85EN

Pill Meadow

SP85FT

Church Street

SP85JH

Cole Street Lane

SP79NU

Church Walk

SP84FL

Fern Brook Lane

SP84FX

Cerne Avenue

SP84GP

Chaffinch Chase

SP84GW

Kingfisher Avenue

SP84HB

Peacemarsh

SP84LH

Rookery Close

SP84LL

Shaftesbury Road

SP85EL

Back Lane

SP85EP

Field Lane

SP85HR

Gigg Lane

SP85NZ

Witch Lane

SP85PZ

Back Lane

SP84DS

Turners Lane

SP84EE

Queen Street

SP84EP

Bay Road

SP84PD

Lawrence Walk

SP84QJ

Newbury

SP84QL

Newbury

SP84TJ

Cherryfields

SP85AY

Factory Hill

SP85LF

Front Street

SP85NG

Gillingham

SP84BY

Cypress Way

SP84EG

The Parade

SP84UD

Ivy Close

SP84UW

Pimpernel Court

SP85AH

Fantley Lane

SP85BB

Breach Close

SP85HB

Gillingham

SP85SQ

Overways

SP79HZ

Bridewell Lane

SP84AF

Great Barton Hill Road

SP84DW

Mill Race

SP84GA

Sparrow Croft

SP84GB

Woodpecker Meadow

SP84QQ

Old Market Centre

SP84SY

Camelot Way

SP85DP

Dry Lane

SP84NZ

Prospect Close

SP79PU

Lox Lane

SP79QB

Grays Close

SP84GT

Chaffinch Chase

SP84QG

Newbury

SP84RY

Maple Way

SP84SU

Milford Court Mews

SP84TY

Regency Court

SP85HZ

Shutes Lane

SP85LN

Head Lane

SP84FD

Budmouth Drive

SP84LE

Kings Court Road

SP84QN

Sutton Close

SP84QU

Gyllas Way

SP84TE

Stuart Lane

SP84XQ

Peacemarsh Farm Close

SP85HW

Templecombe Lane

SP84ES

Bay Villas

SP84HX

Hardings Lane

SP84HY

Victoria Road

SP84JL

New Road

SP84QA

Station Road

SP84SH

Deane Avenue

Data Sources

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