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.
10 years price trend in Gillingham
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Abbott's Way
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Le Neubourg Way
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Harding's Lane
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Brickyard Lane
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King John Road
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Campion Close
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Cloverfields
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New Road
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Whitefield Drive
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Barton Hill
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Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe
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Church Hill
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Weston Street
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Church Hill
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Church Road
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Field Lane
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Bay Road
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Nyland Lane
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Bowridge Hill
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Shaftesbury Road
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Grosvenor Road
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Summer Oaks
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The Street
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Cherry Orchard Lane
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Shaftesbury Road
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Queen Street
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Yalbury Wood Way
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Cresscombe Close
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Claremont Avenue
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Brookside
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Claremont Avenue
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Gillingham
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Shaftesbury Road
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Kingscourt Close
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Common Mead Lane
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New Road
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Tan Lane
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Millers Close
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Bridge Street
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Church Road
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Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe
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Chapel Hill
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Fifehead Hill
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Calves Lane
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Summer Oaks
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Bay Fields
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Orchard Road
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Coronation Road
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The Square
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Ham Lane
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Somerset Close
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Common Mead Lane
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Briar Close
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Gyllas Way
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Mill Lane
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Fern Hill
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Mapperton Hill
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Lotmoor Hill
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Calves Lane
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Cemetery Road
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Cemetery Road
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New Road
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Gillingham
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King John Road
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Fairey Close
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Highgrove
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Tudor Court
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Gyllas Way
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Orchard Mews
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Campion Close
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Yarrow Court
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Frog Lane
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The Square
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Hyde Road
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Hyde Road
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Gillingham
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Bryony Gardens
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Addison Close
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Lockwood Terrace
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Wavering Lane East
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Newbury
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Juniper Gardens
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Bourne Way
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Avondale Gardens
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Mapperton Hill
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Forge Lane
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Common Lane
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Templecombe Lane