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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Back Street
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The Fieldings
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Horsington Lane
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Le Neubourg Way
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Bay Road
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Claremont Avenue
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Lockwood Terrace
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Shaftesbury Road
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Kingscourt Close
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Milford Court
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Iris Gardens
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Cordery Gardens
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Bay Road
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Barleyfields
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Swallowfields
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Addison Close
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Chaffinch Chase
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Brickyard Lane
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Shaftesbury Road
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Weston Street
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Witch Close
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Stour Close
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Lotmoor Hill
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Cross Roads
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Mapperton Hill
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Bleet Lane
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Bridge Street
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Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe
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Bridewell Lane
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High Street
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Cemetery Road
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Coronation Road
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Ridgeway Road
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Otter Springs
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Gillingham
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New Road
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Addison Close
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Clarendon Close
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School Lane
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Kite's Nest Lane
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Martin's Lane
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Broadmead Lane
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East Street
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Bleet Lane
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Elm Close
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Motcombe Road
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Tomlins Lane
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Casterbridge Way
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New Road
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West Bourton Road
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Lydfords Lane
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Gillingham
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Plantagenet Way
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Buttercup Close
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Fantley Lane
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Fantley Lane
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West Bourton Road
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Weston Street
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Harpitts Lane
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St Mary's Place
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Barnaby Mead
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Turners Lane
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Hyde Road
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Fairey Crescent
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Saxon Mead Close
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High Street
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Milford Court
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Horsefields
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Station Road
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High Street
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Bridge Street
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Church Road
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Juan's Lane
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Cale Way
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New Lane
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Field Lane
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Gillingham
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Church Road
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Kendall Lane
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Church Street
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Shaftesbury Road
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New Lane
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Shorts Green Lane
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High Street
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Ham Lane
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Lydfords Lane
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Fairey Crescent
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Hilmar Drive
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Wavering Lane West
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Church Track
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Post Office Road