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Gillingham, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Gillingham is a large city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 101,187. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
101,187 Population 866/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
31.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$50,320 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$50,320 median income, 5.7% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$378,268 home value, $1,258/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population101,187
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density866/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 6%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,320
Per Capita$50,320
Unemployment5.7%

Housing

C
Home Value$378,268
Rent$1,258
Ownership66.2%
Housing Units40,475

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain31.0 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation102 ft (31 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.6%
High School+43.6%

Community

Population101,187
Population Density866 / sq mi
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates51.3891°, 0.5486°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation31.0 inches (788 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.4 inches (9 cm)
Median Household Income$50,320
Median Age38.9 years

About Gillingham

Gillingham is a large city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 101,187. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Gillingham has a population of 101,187 with a density of 866 people per square mile, spread across 116.9 square miles. The median age is 38.9 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51% female and 49% male. The city is predominantly Asian (10.8%), with 6.5% White, 2% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 92.3% of residents. 3.8% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 5.1% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

101,187
Total Population
866
People / sq mi
38.9yrs
Median Age
0% below United Kingdom avg
116.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%
Female 51%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 92.3%
18% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 7.7%

Social Characteristics

Gillingham vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Gillingham is $50,320, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,320 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $968, 32% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 182 business establishments, including 51 restaurants. 26.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Gillingham vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$50,320
33% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$50,320
Avg Weekly Wage$968

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.7%
58% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)182

Business (County)

Restaurants51
Healthcare31
Retail13

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone52.4%
Public Transit6.6%
Work from Home26.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Gillingham is $378,268, 34% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,258 (8% above the national average of $1,163). 66.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 40,475 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$378,268
34% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,258
8% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.2%
Owner-Occupied66.2%
Renter-Occupied33.8%
Housing Units40,475

Property Tax

Climate in Gillingham

Gillingham has an average annual temperature of 11.4°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.5°C), the coldest is Jan (4.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 734 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.6°C / 40°F -2.4° / 11.9° 58.5
Feb 6.5°C / 44°F -0.8° / 13.6° 58.5
Mar 7.4°C / 45°F 0.3° / 16° 55.9
Apr 8.9°C / 48°F 0.7° / 17.6° 33.7
May 12.6°C / 55°F 4.6° / 21.1° 45.2
Jun 16.1°C / 61°F 8.5° / 25.8° 59.6
Jul 18.1°C / 65°F 10.7° / 28.2° 52.2
Aug 18.5°C / 65°F 10.8° / 27.3° 49.9
Sep 16.2°C / 61°F 7.5° / 25.7° 58.6
Oct 12.7°C / 55°F 5° / 19.7° 100.2
Nov 8.3°C / 47°F 0.6° / 15.4° 78.6
Dec 6.4°C / 43°F -0.6° / 12.8° 83.1
Gillingham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below United Kingdom avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area116.9 sq mi (302.7 km²)
Population Density866/sq mi
Coordinates51.3891°N, 0.5486°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.0"
18% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 3.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.44"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 27, 2019.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 47 km
Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 149 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 112 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 113 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 123 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 90 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 109 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 63 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 126 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 53 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 121 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 62 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 121 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 108 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 101 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 108 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 145 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 107 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 128 km
Jan 1, 1995 2 km ESE of Halesworth, United Kingdom M2.9 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1858 NORTH SEA Unknown 6.0 m - 84 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m - 58 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.3 in
February 40°F (5°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.6 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.6 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in Wettest
December 42°F (5°C) 2.3 in

Gillingham has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 40°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.4").

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25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 24% below the national average of 33.7%. 43.6% have completed high school. 31 healthcare facilities operate in the area.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.6%
24% below United Kingdom avg
High School+43.6%
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density866/sq mi
Total Area116.9 sq mi

Services

Healthcare Facilities31
Restaurants51
Retail Stores13

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone52.4%
Public Transit6.6%
Work from Home26.0%

Schools in Gillingham

20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Oasis Academy Skinner Street - - - -
Barnsole Primary School - - - -
The Academy of Woodlands - - - -
University of Greenwich/Medway Campus - - - -
Waterfront UTC - - - -
Danecourt School - - - -
Featherby Junior School - - - -
Rivermead School - - - -
Bryony School - - - -
Saxon Way Primary School - - - -
Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy - - - -
St. Mary's Catholic Primary School - - - -
Burnt Oak Primary School - - - -
Byron Primary School - - - -
The Robert Napier School - - - -
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School - - - -
Twydall Primary School and Nursery - - - -
Rainham School for Girls - - - -
Featherby Infant and Nursery School - - - -
The Robert Napier School Sixth Form Centre - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gillingham

39 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Talk Radio (UK) curent affairs, politics AAC+ 32 kbps
Street Sounds Radio dance, disco MP3
Radio Caroline Flashback 60s, 70s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Essex contemporary hits radio, pop MP3
BBC Essex - UNKNOWN
Absolute Radio 80s 80s AAC 128 kbps
YellowTealPurple ambient, electronic OGG 65535 kbps
Classic Hits Forest Radio 1950s, 1960s AAC 128 kbps
Forest Gold classic hits, golden oldies AAC 128 kbps
Greatest Hits Radio 60s greatest hits AAC+ 48 kbps
Greatest Hits Radio (Essex) 70's, 80's AAC+ 48 kbps
Big L 2 70's, 80's MP3 128 kbps
More Radio Eastbourne hits, pop AAC+ 48 kbps
Zero Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Lifestyle Radio UK country, pop MP3 192 kbps
The Voice Of Doom death metal, doom metal AAC 320 kbps
West Kent Radio - MP3 170 kbps
Retro Mix Radio 70s, 80s AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Caroline North - AAC+ 52 kbps
Lyca Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Sheppey FM 92.2 - MP3 256 kbps
Chelmsford Community Radio independent MP3 128 kbps
Radio Caroline Flashback - MP3 128 kbps
City Sound pop MP3 128 kbps
Oldskool UK dnb, hardcore MP3 128 kbps
GlitterBeam Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Hospital Radio Chelmsford - MP3 128 kbps
Phoenix FM community radio MP3 128 kbps
Kori The Pom Radio drum & bass, edm MP3 128 kbps
GlitterBeam Italia lgbt, lgbtqia+ MP3 192 kbps
Stomp Radio - MP3 128 kbps
NanoRadio - MP3 192 kbps
Slim Radio deep house, disco MP3 320 kbps
Radioalfa2 classic hits MP3
Homemade Radio adult contemporary, blues MP3 320 kbps
Colin Mogagabe - MP3 128 kbps
TGM GOSPEL RADIO gospel MP3 320 kbps
Power Ace Radio afrobeats, easy listening MP3 128 kbps
White Cliffs Radio - MP3

Museums in Gillingham

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Canvey Island Heritage Centre Museum
Cart and Wagon Shed
Castle Point Transport Museum
Clifftown Telephone Museum
Cold War Bunker
Dog collar museum
Dutch Cottage Museum
Essex Fire Museum
Guildhall Museum
Lashenden Air Warfare Museum
Leigh Heritage Centre
Maidstone Museum
Milton Chantry
Museum of Carriages
Prittlewell Priory
Queenborough Guildhall Museum
Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum
Royal Engineers Museum
Sittingbourne Heritage Museum
Southchurch Hall
Southend Central Museum
Southend Pier Museum
Southend Pier Museum
The Bay Museum
The Cater Museum
The South East Romany Museum
Thurrock Museum

Libraries in Gillingham

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Allington Library0.0
Basildon Library0.0
Bearsted Library0.0
Billericay Library0.0
Blackshots Library0.0
Borough Green Library0.0
Brentwood Library0.0
Canvey Island Library0.0
Chadwell Library0.0
Charing Library0.0
Chatham Library & Community Hub0.0
Coldharbour Library0.0
Corringham Library0.0
Coxheath Library0.0
Cuxton Library0.0
Dashwood Library0.0
Drill Hall Library Block A0.0
Drill Hall Library Block B0.0
Drill Hall Library Block C0.0
East Peckham Library0.0
East Tilbury Library0.0
Fryerns Library0.0
Gillingham Library0.0
Grain Library, Community and Learning Centre0.0
Grain Library, Community and Learning Centre0.0
Gravesend Library and Information0.0
Grays Library0.0
Great Tarpots Library0.0
Hadleigh Library0.0
Hartley Library0.0
Headcorn Library0.0
Hempstead Public Library0.0
Higham Library0.0
Hockley Library0.0
Hoo Library0.0
Hoo Library0.0
Hullbridge Library0.0
Kent Elms Library0.0
Kent History and Library Centre0.0
Kings Farm Library0.0
Laindon Library0.0
Larkfield Library0.0
Leigh Library0.0
Lenham Library0.0
Longfield Library0.0
Lordswood Library0.0
Luton Library0.0
Marden Library0.0
Marling Cross Library0.0
Medway Archives Centre0.0
Meopham Library0.0
New Ash Green Library0.0
Paddock Wood Library0.0
Pembury Library0.0
Pitsea Library0.0
Pitsea Library0.0
Queenborough Library0.0
Rainham Library0.0
Rayleigh Library0.0
Resource Centre0.0
Riverview Park Library0.0
Rochester Community Hub0.0
Rochford Library0.0
Rochford Library0.0
Sheerness Library0.0
Shenfield Library0.0
Shepway Library0.0
Sittingbourne Library0.0
South Benfleet Library0.0
Southchurch Library0.0
Stanford-le-Hope Library0.0
Staplehurst Library0.0
Strood Library & Community Hub0.0
The Thomas Aveling School and Community Library0.0
Thorpedene Library0.0
Tilbury Library0.0
Twydall Library0.0
Vange Library0.0
Vigo Library0.0
Walderslade Hook Meadow Library0.0
Walderslade Village Library0.0
West Malling Library0.0
Westcliff Library0.0
Wigmore Library0.0
Yalding Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Gillingham

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Barleylands Craft Village
Basildon Market
Boot Sale
Dunton Boot Sale
Rayleigh Lanes
Rochester Christmas Market

Hotels in Gillingham

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

King Charles Hotel
Premier Inn Chatham/Gillingham (Victory Pier)
Premier Inn Gillingham Business Park
Travelodge Chatham Maritime

Restaurants in Gillingham

35 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

12th Street Burger
Ace of Spice
Babasheesh
Bollywood Buffet
De Honourables Restaurant
Dobbies Restaurant
Ela Kendro
Freyr's on MV Tongham
Greek Souvlaki
Ikoyi Suya
Kung Fu Takeaway
Lahore Karahi House
Nando's
New Shipa
Pasta Rasta
Pathiri
Pizza Hut
Plan Burrito
Popadom
Ramzey's Grill
Reunthai Thai Restaurant
Rose Garden
Rowlands Bistro
Sotto Lounge
Sukki's Thai Mini Mart & Takeaway
Sushi Boss
Tai Won Mein Noodle House
The Hollywood Bowl
The Mess Deck
The Panini Brothers
The Royal Garhwal
Turkish Grill
Twydall Tandoori
Wagamama
Zizzi

Cafes in Gillingham

33 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Archibald Hay Mess
Asda Café
Cafe Focus
Cafe Jaer
Cafe Time
Chef's Delight
Costa
Costa
Dee Dee's Coffee House at the Range
deMart global
Gillingham Cafe
Gillingham Cafe Pie & Mash
Gina's Cafe
Karen's Diner
Medway Cafe
Medway Diner
Mel'z Kitchen
Mooboo
Oasis Cafe
Pembroke Café
Pilkington Café
Starbucks
Strand Cafe
Sturdee Café
Sue's Cafe
The Deep End
The Falcon Cafe
The Gordon Mess Food Hall
The Lunchbox
The Wagon Stop Canteen
Time for Tea
Touchdown Café
Twydall Cafe

Cinemas in Gillingham

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Odeon

Monuments in Gillingham

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Boer War Memorial Arch

Clinics in Gillingham

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MCH House
Twydall Clinic

Dentists in Gillingham

7 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Franklin House Dental Practice
Gillingham Dental
HighStreet Medical Dental KENT
Hilton Dentistry
Nelson Road Dental Practice
The Dental Health Care Practice
Watling Street Dental Care

Veterinaries in Gillingham

3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

A.L.M. Shepherd
Medway Park Veterinary Centre
PDSA PetAid Hospital

Train Stations in Gillingham

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fort Apache
Gillingham

Gas Stations in Gillingham

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asda Express Petrol Station
Asda Petrol Station
ESSO Rontec Darland
GB #1392999823
Shell
Tesco

Banks in Gillingham

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barclays
Nationwide

Shopping Malls in Gillingham

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dockside Outlet Centre

Gyms in Gillingham

5 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chimera Climbing
PureGym
The Gym
truGym
Waterfront Leisure Centre

Golf Courses in Gillingham

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gillingham Golf Club

Breweries in Gillingham

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Billericay Brewing Company
Brumaison Beer
Goachers Brewery
Iron Pier Brewery
Kent Brewey
Nelson Brewery
Tonbridge Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Gillingham

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Gillingham

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Gillingham

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Gatwick AirportLGWLarge Airport
London Stansted AirportSTNLarge Airport
London Biggin Hill AirportBQHMedium Airport
London City AirportLCYMedium Airport
London Southend AirportSENMedium Airport
Lydd London Ashford AirportLYXMedium Airport
Wattisham Airfield-Medium Airport
Acton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Andrewsfield Aerodrome-Small Airport
Audley End Airfield-Small Airport
Barcombe-North Airstrip-Small Airport
Barling Airfield-Small Airport
Barnards Farm-Small Airport
Benington Airfield-Small Airport
Bensons Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Blooms Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bonnington Airstrip-Small Airport
Bradleys Lawn Airstrip-Small Airport
Brickwall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brown Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bury Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Chalksole Green Airstrip-Small Airport
Challock Airfield-Small Airport
Channel Gliding Club-Small Airport
Chelworth House Airstrip-Small Airport
Chipstead Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Churchlands Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Clacton Airfield-Small Airport
Clees Hall Airstrip-Small Airport
Clipgate Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Cottered Airstrip-Small Airport
Crockham Hill Airfield-Small Airport
Crosbie Field UL-Small Airport
Cuckoo Tye Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Damyns Hall Aerodrome-Small Airport
Danehill Airstrip-Small Airport
Deanland Lewes Airfield-Small Airport
Debach Airfield-Small Airport
Duxford Aerodrome-Small Airport
Dysons Osiers Airstrip-Small Airport
Earls Colne Airfield-Small Airport
East Haxted Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Egerton Airfield-Small Airport
Elmsett Airfield-Small Airport
Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Fowlmere Airfield-Small Airport
Fridd Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Frinsted Airstrip-Small Airport
Gerpins Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Great Oakley Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Gillingham

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gillingham Post Office
Post Office Convenience Store
Twydall Post Office
Watling Street Post Office

Treatment Centers in Gillingham

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Blackberry Clinic
Hey Baby
Thorpdene clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gillingham

23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Balmoral Road Church United Reformed
Beulah Christian Fellowship
Gillingham Baptist Church
Gillingham Spiritualist Church
Holy Trinity Church
Jamia Mosque
Kent Ramgarhia Darbar Sikh Temple
Medway Hindu Mandir Sabha
New Apostolic Church
Salem Church of the Nazarene
Salvation Army
St Barnabas Church
St George's Chapel
St Luke the Evangelist
St Mark's Church
St Mary Magdalene
St Matthew's Church, Wigmore
The Baptist Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Third Avenue Church & Community Centre
Twydall Evangelical Church
Wigmore Free Church
Woodlands Road Cemetery Chapel

Explore Near Gillingham

UFO Sightings
3
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

Around Gillingham

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 95
Hospitals 3
Pharmacies 28
Restaurants 51
Cafes 69
Bars 3
Supermarkets 13
Banks 11
Museums 1
Hotels 4
Libraries 10
Parks 67
Places of Worship 27

Things to See Near Gillingham

93 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (24)
  • • Abbey
  • • Aveling and Porter Works, (Invicta)
  • • Black Lion Skatepark
  • • Boxley Abbey
  • • Castle
  • + 19 more
🏖️ Beaches (8)
  • • Allhallows Beach
  • • Cockleshell Hard
  • • Coombe Point Beach
  • • Egypt Bay Beach
  • • Grain Beach
  • + 3 more
🏰 Castles (4)
  • • Garrison Point Fort
  • • New Tavern Fort
  • • The Archbishop's Palace
  • • Upnor Castle
🛡️ Forts (12)
  • • Cliffe Fort
  • • Darnet Fort
  • • Dummy Battery
  • • Fort Amherst
  • • Fort Borstal
  • + 7 more
🗼 Lighthouses (1)
  • • Shornemead Light
⛰️ Peaks (18)
  • • Barrow Hill
  • • Beacon Hill
  • • Bluebell Hill
  • • Broom Hill
  • • Callum Hill
  • + 13 more
🏛️ Ruins (15)
  • • Chatham Central railway station
  • • City Wall (ruins)
  • • Cooling Castle
  • • Cooling Radio Station
  • • Former Aveling and Porter Building
  • + 10 more
🌄 Viewpoints (11)
  • • Bird Hide
  • • Flamingo Viewpoint
  • • Heronry Viewpoint
  • • North Downs Way Viewpoint
  • • Northernmost Point of Kent
  • + 6 more

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gillingham

What is the population of Gillingham?

Gillingham has a population of 101,187 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 866 people per square mile, spread across 116.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.9 years. The population is 51% female and 49% male.

Is Gillingham expensive to live in?

The median household income is $50,320, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $378,268 (34% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,258 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Gillingham?

Gillingham has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 31.0 inches, with 3.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Gillingham?

The unemployment rate in Gillingham is 5.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $968. There are 182 business establishments in the area, including 51 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Gillingham?

The median home value in Gillingham is $378,268. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,258. The homeownership rate is 66.2%.

How are the schools in Gillingham?

25.6% of adults in Gillingham hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 43.6% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Gillingham?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Gillingham is 6.5% White, 2% Black or African American, 10.8% Asian. 92.3% of residents speak only English at home. 3.8% of the population are military veterans. 5.1% of residents have a disability.

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