Gillingham (Dorset) vs Milborne Port
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Milborne Port offers lower property prices by roughly 17%. Gillingham (dorset) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Milborne Port edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Gillingham (Dorset)
£349,487
Milborne Port
£298,574
Crime Rate
Gillingham (Dorset)
29.2
Milborne Port
82.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Gillingham (Dorset)
66.7%
Milborne Port
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Gillingham (Dorset)
404.2
Milborne Port
341.1
EPC Rating
Gillingham (Dorset)
68.3
Milborne Port
68.4
Median Income
Gillingham (Dorset)
£29,709
Milborne Port
£28,987
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Milborne Port is £298,574, which is 17% less than Gillingham (dorset) at £349,487. The most affordable entry point in Gillingham (dorset) is a flat at £144,339, while in Milborne Port it is a flat at £141,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 19% pricier in Gillingham (dorset) (£459,752 vs £385,781).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gillingham (dorset) prices grew faster — 31% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 29.2 offences per 1,000 people, Gillingham (dorset) is the safer of the two – 184% lower than Milborne Port's 82.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Gillingham (dorset) is violent-crime, while in Milborne Port it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestMilborne Port has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Gillingham (dorset). Gillingham (dorset) has 4 schools in total, while Milborne Port has 1.
Gillingham (Dorset) School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Milborne Port School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Gillingham (Dorset) | Milborne Port |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Gillingham (dorset) offers faster average downloads at 404.2 Mbps, compared to 341.1 Mbps in Milborne Port. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Gillingham (dorset) and 93.2% in Milborne Port. Gigabit availability stands at 78.1% in Gillingham (dorset) and 63.1% in Milborne Port.
Gillingham (dorset) is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (404 vs 341 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Milborne Port are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.4 (band C) versus 68.3 (band C) in Gillingham (dorset). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,375 in Gillingham (dorset) and £1,366 in Milborne Port. 56% of homes in Gillingham (dorset) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.5% in Milborne Port.
Milborne Port has more energy-efficient housing — 57.5% reach band C or above, vs 56% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,709 in Gillingham (dorset) and £28,987.4 in Milborne Port. The median age is 51.1 in Gillingham (dorset) and 48.1 in Milborne Port. Employment rates stand at 52.1% in Gillingham (dorset) and 55.8% in Milborne Port. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Gillingham (dorset) versus 68.1% in Milborne Port.
| Indicator | Gillingham (Dorset) | Milborne Port |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,009 | 3,207 |
| Median Age | 51.1 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,709 | £28,987.4 |
| Employment Rate | 52.1% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.5% | 30.7% |
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