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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

SP84TH

Poppyfields

SP85HH

Manor Cottages

SP84SN

Newton Close

SP84QF

Buckingham Road

SP84US

Swallowfields

SP84QT

High Street

SP84FT

Cale Way

SP84RR

Maple Way

SP84PL

Hilmar Drive

SP84AW

High Street

SP84FB

Melchester Close

SP85PB

Lanch Lane

SP84GA

Sparrow Croft

SP85DS

Culvers

SP84DT

Octave Terrace

SP85DU

Gillingham

SP84NN

Brewery Lane

SP85NF

Forge End

SP85PE

Tinker's Lane

SP85RW

Manor Farm Gate

SP84FJ

Cold Harbour

SP85NQ

Gillingham

SP84FQ

Melstock Road

SP85HZ

Shutes Lane

SP85RF

Bleet Lane

SP84DR

Church Walk

SP84HR

Brookside

SP79NW

Summer Oaks

SP84RP

Lammas Close

SP84PJ

Broad Robin

SP85LR

Scotchy Hill

SP85LJ

Head Lane

SP85PG

West Bourton Road

SP85PF

West Bourton Road

SP85QG

Mapperton Hill

SP85FY

Gillingham

SP85BT

Church View

SP84EL

Shreen Way

SP84JH

New Road

SP85LF

Front Street

SP84AJ

High Street

SP84AN

High Street

SP85FL

Ash Green

SP84GP

Chaffinch Chase

SP85PR

Church Road

SP84TG

Windsor Lane

SP85BD

Stour View

SP84FG

Casterbridge Way

SP85SH

Jubilee Farm Cottages

SP84BA

Cemetery Road

SP85DY

New Stud Cottages

SP84SH

Deane Avenue

SP84LN

Shaftesbury Road

SP85PW

Stroud Bungalows

SP85PU

Pierston Fields

SP85JF

Gillingham

SP84HG

Newbury

SP85SE

Stour Hill Park

SP85QH

Horsington Lane

SP84FY

Chapel Mews

SP84RJ

Cordery Gardens

SP85FJ

Silton Road

SP84DW

Mill Race

SP84HN

Northmoor Cottages

SP84HL

Purns Mill Cottages

SP84AU

Mulberry Close

SP85HY

Shave Hill

SP84EA

Queen Street

SP84DG

Lodbourne

SP85GA

Tile Twist Avenue

SP84TS

Rose Court

SP85JD

Duncliffe View

SP85AB

Mapperton Hill

SP84QS

Oake Woods

SP84RT

Chestnut Way

SP84TN

Honeyfields

SP85DA

Mill Lane

SP85FF

Roads Lane

SP85AN

Queen Oak

SP85PX

Field Lane

SP84PF

Bourne Way

SP85AE

Martin's Lane

SP84AA

High Street

SP84DD

Hyde Road

SP84EG

The Parade

SP79PA

Shorts Green Lane

SP85AX

Factory Hill

SP84BS

Abbotts Way

SP85PD

Stock Lane

SP85PZ

Back Lane

SP85HE

Hartmoor Hill

SP85BP

Church Close

SP84UA

Chantry Fields

SP79QQ

Glebe Gardens

SP85SG

Broadmead Lane

SP89AZ

Station Road

SP84SU

Milford Court Mews

SP85AH

Fantley Lane

SP84QP

Harding's Lane

SP85JL

New Barn Cottages

Data Sources

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