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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

SP84RB

Common Mead Lane

SP85BS

Woolcott Lane

SP84RF

Juniper Gardens

SP85FZ

Tile Terrace

SP84HS

Knoll Place

SP85LA

Witchfield

SP84NA

Wyke Street

SP85LW

Cross Roads

SP79QA

Shaftesbury Road

SP85AQ

Fantley Lane

SP84QA

Station Road

SP84GR

Yalbury Wood Way

SP84AS

St Mary's Place

SP84DX

Queen Street

SP84AR

The Square

SP84GX

Otter Springs

SP79PE

The Street

SP84BG

Turners Lane

SP85LG

Sandilands Close

SP79PW

Lox Lane

SP84JW

Pottery Villas

SP84DB

Hyde Road

SP84BQ

Orchard Road

SP84NF

Wyke Road

SP79NT

The Street

SP79QF

Stainers Mead

SP85JZ

Back Street

SP85RP

Gillingham

SP84LJ

Shaftesbury Road

SP84RS

The Laurels

SP85QR

Bay Road

SP84GJ

Shaftesbury Road

SP84TY

Regency Court

SP84DL

King Edmund Court

SP84NG

Wyke Road

SP84BW

Deweys Way

SP84RX

Sycamore Way

SP85FH

Cherry Orchard Lane

SP85DP

Dry Lane

SP85JN

Lintern Lane

SP84HT

Shreen Way

SP84JY

Lodden

SP84RZ

High Street

SP84RY

Maple Way

SP85DB

Bridge Street

SP79HZ

Bridewell Lane

SP84ND

Mead Court

SP84TA

Hanover Lane

SP85AY

Factory Hill

SP84FZ

Wyke Street

SP84DH

Queens Farm Court

SP85NJ

Wavering Lane West

SP79NX

Bittles Green

SP84NH

Wyke Road

SP85EE

Bowden

SP84LD

Kings Court Road

SP85FX

Gillingham

SP84JQ

Gordon Villas

SP84HP

Saxon Mead Close

SP85RH

Lotmoor Hill

SP85EY

Common Lane

SP84LA

North Close

SP79PS

Sherstock Farm Cottages

SP85FG

West Bourton Road

SP84QZ

Orchard Court

SP84WF

Deer Gardens

SP84GS

Cresscombe Close

SP85NS

Wyke Road

SP85FR

Maycroft

SP84ED

Shaftesbury Road

SP85HB

Gillingham

SP84NZ

Prospect Close

SP85HW

Templecombe Lane

SP79HE

Semley Road

SP79NN

Prideaux Drive

SP85RL

Church Street

SP85FQ

Church Street

SP85PN

Stroud Common

SP85BQ

Gillingham

SP85NZ

Witch Lane

SP84DQ

Lodbourne Terrace

SP84SL

Davenant Close

SP85AL

Fantley Lane

SP84EE

Queen Street

SP79HR

Elm Hill

SP85BB

Breach Close

SP84FN

Thurstin Way

SP84LG

Park Villas

SP85AT

High Street

SP79BT

Littledown

SP84JP

Addison Terrace

SP84UP

Cloverfields

SP85DD

Cross Roads

SP85EF

Gillingham

SP84GN

Hine Close

SP84TX

Primrose Close

SP85JX

Post Office Cottage

SP84LH

Rookery Close

SP85EW

West Street

SP85RN

Church Street

Data Sources

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