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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
4/10
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
8.24(-45%)
Other theft
4.19(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.41(-48%)
Burglary
2.45(-10%)
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 306 recent sales, the median property price is £283,750 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
Detached121£405,000
Flats39£119,000
Semi-Detached85£265,000
Terraced61£237,000

10 years median price trend in Gillingham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gillingham.

All postcodes in Gillingham

SP85LB

Witch Close

SP85LL

Stour Close

SP85LP

Lotmoor Hill

SP85LW

Cross Roads

SP84FS

Trent Square

SP84NW

Wyke Road

SP84QY

Iris Gardens

SP84RG

Roseberry Gardens

SP84UN

Barleyfields

SP84UZ

Addison Close

SP84XT

Brickyard Lane

SP85QD

Mapperton Hill

SP85RE

Bleet Lane

SP79FA

Chantry Mews

SP84AY

The Square

SP84BB

Rolls Bridge

SP84GX

Otter Springs

SP84JP

Addison Terrace

SP84JQ

Gordon Villas

SP84LR

Addison Close

SP84QR

School Road

SP85EU

New Town

SP85PY

Gillingham

SP85QL

Gillingham

SP85RG

Bleet Lane

SP79HX

North End

SP84BT

Coronation Road

SP84GF

Moat Way

SP84GH

Ridgeway Road

SP84NL

Clarendon Close

SP85AE

Martin's Lane

SP85DA

Mill Lane

SP85DB

Bridge Street

SP85PL

East Street

SP79HL

Elm Hill

SP79LD

Motcombe Road

SP84TD

Plantagenet Way

SP84XB

Buttercup Close

SP85AJ

Fantley Lane

SP85BG

Orchard Cottages

SP85BQ

Gillingham

SP85NL

Milton Lane

SP85RD

Harpitts Lane

SP84BH

Tomlins Lane

SP84FF

Leddington Way

SP84JG

New Road

SP84NH

Wyke Road

SP84QZ

Orchard Court

SP85AN

Queen Oak

SP85AQ

Fantley Lane

SP85BX

West Bourton Road

SP85FG

West Bourton Road

SP85HQ

Weston Street

SP84BG

Turners Lane

SP84WB

Station Road

SP85JF

Gillingham

SP85NA

New Lane

SP85PW

Stroud Bungalows

SP85RN

Church Street

SP79QN

Shorts Green Lane

SP84AN

High Street

SP84PL

Hilmar Drive

SP85AA

Gillingham

SP85GH

Gillingham

SP85NJ

Wavering Lane West

SP85NQ

Gillingham

SP85QB

Post Office Road

SP84AD

Barnaby Mead

SP84AS

St Mary's Place

SP84BX

Hyde Road

SP84ET

Peacemarsh

SP84LX

Wessex Way

SP84QT

High Street

SP84SX

Milford Court

SP84UQ

Horsefields

SP85AT

High Street

SP85BA

Bridge Street

SP85DQ

Church Road

SP85ES

Juan's Lane

SP85JG

Shaftesbury Road

SP85NN

Field Lane

SP85QA

Kendall Lane

SP79PB

New Lane

SP79PN

Shaftesbury Road

SP84JZ

Shaftesbury Road

SP84NJ

Lydfords Lane

SP84NY

Fairey Crescent

SP85PQ

West Bourton Road

SP79HR

Elm Hill

SP79NS

Motcombe Park

SP84AB

High Street

SP84BJ

Tomlins Lane

SP84LQ

Lockwood Terrace

SP84RS

The Laurels

SP84SF

Stour Gardens

SP85BY

Chaffeymoor Hill

SP85NW

Field Lane

SP79QG

Hunters Mead

SP84BE

Victoria Terrace

SP84LU

Shaftesbury Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.