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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Head Lane
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Bay Road
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Budmouth Drive
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Harding's Lane
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Harding's Lane
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Brickyard Lane
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Kingscourt Road
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Le Neubourg Way
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Deane Avenue
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Gyllas Way
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Deane Avenue
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Stuart Lane
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Cresscombe Close
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Templecombe Lane
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New Road
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Brown's Lane
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Cross Lane
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Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe
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Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe
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Lox Lane
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Cemetery Road
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Bay Road
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Bowridge Hill
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Melchester Close
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New Road
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Common Mead Avenue
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Harding's Lane
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Wyke Road
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Primrose Close
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Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe
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Lanch Lane
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Bushes Hill
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Church Road
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Chapel Hill
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Old Pound Court
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Church Close
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Lodbourne Green
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Fern Brook Lane
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Frog Road
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Bowridge Hill
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Gillingham
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Arun Close
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Lammas Close
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Queen Street
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Kite's Nest Lane
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Brown's Lane
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Pierston Fields
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Nations Road
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High Street
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High Street
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High Street
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Cypress Way
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Tomlins Lane
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Lodbourne Gardens
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High Street
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Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe
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Casterbridge Way
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Purns Mill Lane
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Wyke Road
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Sutton Close
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School Lane
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Sycamore Way
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Barnaby Mead
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Martin's Lane
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Green Lane
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Bay Road
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West Bourton Road
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Cross Lane
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Bay Road
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Olde Fairfield
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Knapp Hill
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Motcombe Road
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Woolcott Lane
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Bowridge Hill
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Common Mead Lane
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Queen Eleanor Road
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High Street
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Black Lawn
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Sorrel Way
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Gillingham
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Cemetery Road
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Brickyard Lane
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Cloverfields
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New Road
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Gillingham
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Cross Roads
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Barton Hill
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South Street
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Badgers Close
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Back Street
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Moor Lane
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East Street
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Station Road