Strong on safety
This public area guide compares Gillingham in Dorset using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Gillingham a good place to live?
Gillingham may be a good fit for people who value lower crime. It ranks strongly for lower crime, while flood risk is around the national middle range. The public data does not show a single obvious weak signal among the available headline measures.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Dorset below.
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Gillingham at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
Watch out for
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
No additional grounded watch-out bullets are available.
Crime rate in Gillingham
Crime rate
Crime rate
10.38 per 1,000 people
Percentile
83rd percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in Gillingham
House prices
Average sold price
£291,894
Percentile
49th percentile nationally
House prices are around the national middle range.
Schools in Gillingham
Flood risk in Gillingham
Transport in Gillingham
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Gillingham a good place to live?
Gillingham may be a good fit for people who value lower crime. It ranks strongly for lower crime, while flood risk is around the national middle range. The public data does not show a single obvious weak signal among the available headline measures.
Is Gillingham safe?
Gillingham ranks in the 83rd percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Gillingham?
The average sold price is £291,894, with house prices in the 49th percentile nationally.
How are schools in Gillingham?
Schools rank in the 36th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Gillingham?
Nearby public profiles include Sturminster Newton in Dorset and Littlemoor & Preston in Dorset.
