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Gillingham

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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Gillingham Population

15,528

Population density

180.5 per km²

Crime

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

British

14,536

93.64%

Other White

511

3.29%

Irish

0.5%

Other Asian

0.35%

African

0.25%

Total population: 15,523

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	121	£405,000	£265,000	£345,000	£495,000	£670,000
Flats	39	£119,000	£60,000	£92,500	£143,000	£229,000
Semi-Detached	85	£265,000	£186,000	£237,000	£305,000	£470,200
Terraced	61	£237,000	£155,500	£200,000	£270,000	£325,000

10 years median price trend in Gillingham

All postcodes in Gillingham

SP84AQ

High Street

SP84BZ

New Close

SP84RT

Chestnut Way

SP84UP

Cloverfields

SP85AL

Fantley Lane

SP85DD

Cross Roads

SP85FF

Roads Lane

SP85PU

Pierston Fields

SP84DH

Queens Farm Court

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail