| Council | Dorset |
| Crime Rate | ✓Low for a South West town 58% below the national average. |
The average house price in Gillingham is £285,294, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Gillingham house price trends over the last 30 years.
£285,294
£414,735
£146,985
£259,265
£235,274
Is Gillingham a nice place to live?
Gillingham is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Dorset.
How safe is Gillingham?
Gillingham has a low crime rate for a South West town, with around 31 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 58% below the national average, and 32% below the Dorset average.
What are the best schools in Gillingham?
Gillingham has 6 schools nearby. Schools rated Good by Ofsted include St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School, Gillingham School, Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School. Note: 2 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Gillingham?
The majority of residents in Gillingham identify as White (British) (93%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (92%). The most common religion is Christian (54%).