Welcome to Gillingham
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Gillingham ( (listen) GHIL-ing-əm) is a town and civil parish in the Blackmore Vale area of Dorset, England. It lies on the B3095 and B3081 roads, approximately four miles (six kilometres) south of the A303 trunk road and five miles (eight kilometres) northwest of Shaftesbury. It is the most northerly town in the county. In the 2011 census the civil parish had a population of 11,756. The neighbouring hamlets of Peacemarsh, Bay and Wyke have become part of Gillingham as it has expanded. Gillingham is pronounced with a hard initial "g" (), unlike Gillingham, Kent, which is pronounced with a soft "g" ().
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
829 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
697 (2021) |
Density |
84 people/km2 |
Mean age |
46.2 |
Ward |
Thurlton |
District |
South Norfolk |
Postcodes |
NR34 |
ONS ID |
E04006549 |
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
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Hopkins Homes appeal refusal for Stockton roundabout sign
Published: 10th Apr 2024
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List of updated south Norfolk villages set for 1,200 homes
Published: 22nd Oct 2023
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Consultation for south Norfolk 1,200 village homes plan
Published: 9th Dec 2023