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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

SP85EG

Church Hill

SP85DR

Culvers

SP84HJ

Purns Mill Lane

SP84GE

Kings Chase

SP84BZ

New Close

SP84QU

Gyllas Way

SP84GL

Kingfisher Avenue

SP84HY

Victoria Road

SP84RD

Greenbanks

SP79PZ

Sherborne Causeway

SP85PY

Gillingham

SP85LN

Head Lane

SP84EB

Queen Street

SP85LP

Lotmoor Hill

SP85QS

Bowridge Hill

SP84SG

Stour Meadows

SP84AZ

Cemetery Road

SP79HS

Corner Lane

SP84AB

High Street

SP79HX

North End

SP84UH

Horsefields

SP79PN

Shaftesbury Road

SP84AG

High Street

SP84DA

Hyde Road

SP85QJ

Gillingham

SP79QG

Hunters Mead

SP84AT

St Mary'S Place

SP85HN

Gillingham

SP85JT

Browns Lane

SP85BW

Church Track

SP79NZ

Shorts Green Courtyard

SP85FP

Bay Road

SP85HG

Weston Street

SP84ST

Hawthorn Avenue

SP85QW

Bay Road

SP85SY

Longbury Hill Lane

SP84ES

Bay Villas

SP85EH

Barton Elms

SP85EL

Back Lane

SP84SY

Camelot Way

SP84UQ

Horsefields

SP84HH

Bowridge Hill

SP85EB

Gillingham

SP84SF

Stour Gardens

SP84RA

Freame Way

SP84SB

Broad Acres

SP85BY

Chaffeymoor Hill

SP84BX

Hyde Road

SP85NL

Milton Lane

SP84PN

Edith Court

SP85BE

Rose Cottages

SP84LS

Bridge Close

SP84LU

Shaftesbury Road

SP84LR

Addison Close

SP84YN

Lakeside Drive

SP84UF

Woodsage Drive

SP85PQ

West Bourton Road

SP85HJ

Court Cottages

SP85HD

Barton Hill

SP85EX

Common Lane

SP84EX

Peacemarsh Terrace

SP79PF

The Street

SP85ET

South Street

SP79FA

Chantry Mews

SP85QL

Gillingham

SP85NR

Dry Lane

SP85HR

Gigg Lane

SP84UR

Cloverfields

SP84NT

Waverland Terrace

SP84LL

Shaftesbury Road

SP84BL

Tomlins Lane

SP85RB

Nations

SP84JN

New Road

SP84LZ

Wiltshire Close

SP85BH

Sandways Cottages

SP84WE

Wren Place

SP84RL

Downsview Drive

SP84EY

Wessex Way

SP84NP

Pound Lane

SP84PA

Fairey Close

SP84GG

Pheasant Way

SP79HW

Gillingham

SP85FB

Kingsmead Business Park

SP85LB

Witch Close

SP85DF

Church Road

SP84SP

The Meadows

SP85NG

Gillingham

SP79QH

Willow Way

SP84NY

Fairey Crescent

SP84BB

Rolls Bridge

SP85ER

Chapel Hill

SP84WG

Newbury

SP85NY

Moor Lane

SP84QN

Sutton Close

SP84UB

River View

SP85EJ

Breach Lane

SP84JF

Railway Terrace

SP84DZ

Queen Street

SP84UW

Pimpernel Court

SP85DT

Green Lane

Data Sources

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