Gillingham (Dorset) vs Warminster
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Gillingham (dorset) offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. Gillingham (dorset) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Warminster edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Gillingham (Dorset)
£349,487
Warminster
£349,487
Crime Rate
Gillingham (Dorset)
29.2
Warminster
48.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Gillingham (Dorset)
66.7%
Warminster
87.5%
Avg Download Speed
Gillingham (Dorset)
404.2
Warminster
266.8
EPC Rating
Gillingham (Dorset)
68.3
Warminster
69.2
Median Income
Gillingham (Dorset)
£29,709
Warminster
£29,209
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Gillingham (dorset) is £349,487, which is 0% less than Warminster at £349,487. The most affordable entry point in Gillingham (dorset) is a flat at £144,339, while in Warminster it is a flat at £144,339.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Gillingham (dorset) (£459,752 vs £459,752).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gillingham (dorset) prices grew faster — 31% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 29.2 offences per 1,000 people, Gillingham (dorset) is the safer of the two – 67% lower than Warminster's 48.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Gillingham (dorset) is violent-crime, while in Warminster 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 WestWarminster has 87.5% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Gillingham (dorset). Gillingham (dorset) has 4 schools in total, while Warminster has 8.
Gillingham (Dorset) School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Warminster School Inspection Breakdown
87.5% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Gillingham (Dorset) | Warminster |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 8 |
| Primary | 3 | 7 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 87.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Gillingham (dorset) offers faster average downloads at 404.2 Mbps, compared to 266.8 Mbps in Warminster. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Gillingham (dorset) and 88.1% in Warminster. Gigabit availability stands at 78.1% in Gillingham (dorset) and 46.2% in Warminster.
Gillingham (dorset) is the faster of the two by 51% on average download speed (404 vs 267 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Warminster are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.2 (band C) versus 68.3 (band C) in Gillingham (dorset). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,375 in Gillingham (dorset) and £1,297 in Warminster. 56% of homes in Gillingham (dorset) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Warminster.
Warminster has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 56% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,709 in Gillingham (dorset) and £29,209 in Warminster. The median age is 51.1 in Gillingham (dorset) and 45.5 in Warminster. Employment rates stand at 52.1% in Gillingham (dorset) and 60.2% in Warminster. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Gillingham (dorset) versus 66.8% in Warminster.
| Indicator | Gillingham (Dorset) | Warminster |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,009 | 18,018 |
| Median Age | 51.1 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,709 | £29,209 |
| Employment Rate | 52.1% | 60.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.5% | 34.2% |
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