SP8 comprises Gillingham and surrounding settlements in Dorset, characterised by moderate market activity and limited price appreciation. Over the past five years, residential prices have grown at a compound annual rate of 1.4%, substantially below national averages, whilst rental yields have demonstrated stronger momentum at 4.8% CAGR. The district's trajectory score of 41.7 places it in the average range at the 10th percentile nationally, indicating below-median performance metrics. Currently classified as latent in gentrification staging, SP8 exhibits characteristics typical of rural market segments where rental demand outpaces capital value growth. Investors evaluating this postcode should consider the rental-to-capital growth divergence when assessing long-term strategy alignment.
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- 1Property prices up 0.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.8% per year
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What's changing in Gillingham · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.4 points this month to 40/100, driven mainly by safety.
Gillingham (SP8) common questions
Is Gillingham up and coming?
Gillingham (SP8) has a trajectory score of 40/100 (Average), placing it in the top 94% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 6.1 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Gillingham safe?
Gillingham has a safety score of 54/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Gillingham?
The average property price in Gillingham (SP8) is £322k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Gillingham?
The median monthly rent in Gillingham (SP8) is £1,029 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Gillingham?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Sturminster Newton (DT10), Templecombe (BA8), Weymouth (DT4), Bruton (BA10), Castle Cary (BA7). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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