ME8 comprises Gillingham's residential areas with moderate market fundamentals. Over the past five years, property prices have appreciated at 1.7% compound annual growth, whilst rental yields have expanded more substantially at 6.3% annually, suggesting stronger demand from tenants than owner-occupiers. Population growth of 1.1% indicates gradual demographic expansion. The district sits at the pre-cursor stage of gentrification with a trajectory score of 49.1 out of 100, positioning it in the 44th percentile nationally. This profile reflects a relatively stable but unexceptional market characterised by rental-led rather than capital-led growth, typical of areas in early-stage regeneration phases.
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- 1Property prices up 1.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.3% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.1% per year
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What's changing in Gillingham · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.5 points this month to 49/100, driven mainly by demand.
86 planning applications submitted in ME8 over the last six months, including 1 new build residential scheme.
- Demoltion of 4.no former agricultural buildings, and the erection of 1no self-build dwelling and 1.5 storey car barn, with associated hard and soft landscaping including the relocation of access point.Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Conversion of detached car port into habitable space - update to previously granted scheme under reference 21/505558/FULLFeb 2026 · Decided
- Prior notification for the change of use of a building and any land within its curtilage from agricultural to 2no. dwellinghouses and associated operation development. For its prior approval to: - Transport and Highways impacts of the development. - Noise impacts of the development. - Contamination risks on the site. - Flooding risks on the site. - Whether the location or siting of the building makes it otherwise impractical or undesirable for the use of the building to change from agricultural use to C3 (dwellinghouses). - Design and external appearance impacts on the building. - Provision of adequate natural light in all habitable rooms of the dwellinghouses.Feb 2026 · Awaiting decision
Gillingham (ME8) common questions
Is Gillingham up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Gillingham (ME8) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 49/100 (Average), in the top 58% of districts nationally. The score is down 4.0 points over the last 12 months.
Is Gillingham safe?
Gillingham has a safety score of 46/100 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 (ME8) is £334k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Gillingham?
The median monthly rent in Gillingham (ME8) is £1,122 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Gillingham?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Chelmsford (CM3), Canvey Island (SS8), Gillingham (ME7), Maldon (CM9), Chelmsford (CM1). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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