Welcome to Gillingham
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Gillingham is the most northerly town in Dorset, in the area known as the Blackmore Vale. It lies on the B3095 and B3081 in North Dorset, approximately 4 miles south of the A303 trunk road and 5 miles northwest of Shaftesbury.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
3,129 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
11,506 (2021) |
Density |
368 people/km2 |
Mean age |
42.5 |
Ward |
Gillingham |
District |
North Dorset |
Postcodes |
SP7, SP8 |
ONS ID |
E04003409 |
Council
Contact details for Gillingham Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Gillingham Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Gillingham Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Gillingham Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Gillingham Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Gillingham Parish.
Local News
Hosted and licensed by Gillingham News
Dorset Police open cadet unit in North Dorset
Published: 17th Apr 2024
Hosted and licensed by Dorset Echo
Money pot stolen in Weldmar break-in at shop in Gillingham
Published: 23rd Mar 2024
