Gillingham: should you rent, buy, invest or live here?
The most useful local property guide in Kent — DR Rent Area Scores, rental & investment insight, schools, dining, things to do, commuting, developments and live homes across ME7, ME8.
Gillingham DR Rent Area Score™
One score that combines rental demand, investment, family life, commuting, lifestyle and food.
Renting in Gillingham
The Gillingham rental market in Kent is active and competitive, with average rents around £1,668 pcm and rents up roughly 8.2% over the past year. Strong commuter links and local employment keep demand from tenants consistently ahead of available supply across ME7, ME8.
Rental competition
How hard tenants compete for each property type in Gillingham.
- StudioMedium
- 1 bedVery high
- 2 bedLow
- 3 bedHigh
- Family homesVery high
Average time to let
15 days
Tenant demand
Moderate
Best for
Who tends to rent well in Gillingham.
- Professionals
- Families
- Commuters
- Couples
- First-time renters
| Property type | Average rent (pcm) | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Room / HMO | £683 | £8,196 |
| 1-bed flat | £1,300 | £15,600 |
| 2-bed flat | £1,625 | £19,500 |
| 3-bed house | £2,080 | £24,960 |
| 4-bed house | £2,681 | £32,172 |
Featured properties in Gillingham
Premium and featured homes listed by landlords on DR Rent across ME7, ME8.
Buying in Gillingham
What buyers and first-time buyers can expect from the local sales market.
Average price
£415,000
Price growth (1yr)
+3%
Buyer demand
Medium
Supply
Medium
First-time buyer suitability
Reasonable for the South East
Buying snapshot
Buyers in Gillingham face medium competition with prices around £415,000 and growth of about 3% over the last year. Reasonable for the South East.
Investing in Gillingham
With an average property price near £415,000 and gross yields around 6%, Gillingham offers landlords a balance of capital growth and rental income. Prices have moved about 3% in the last year, and moderate tenant demand helps keep void periods short.
Landlord opportunity score
8.1/10What tenants are looking for
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- 13 bed houses
- 2Garden flats
- 3Furnished 1 bed flats
- 4Properties near the station
Family living & schools in Gillingham
Schools, Ofsted ratings and family facilities that drive long-term family lettings.
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gillingham Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.8 mi |
| St Mary's C of E Primary, Gillingham | Primary | Outstanding | 2.4 mi |
| Gillingham Junior Academy | Primary | Good | 2.7 mi |
| Gillingham Grammar School | Secondary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Gillingham Community College | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.6 mi |
| The Gillingham Academy | Secondary | Good | 2.3 mi |
Family facilities
- Gillingham Leisure Centre & swimming pool
- Local parks and playgrounds
- Public library
- Soft play and family cafés
- NHS GP surgeries and pharmacies
- Weekend markets and community events
Eating out in Gillingham
Popular restaurants, takeaways and coffee shops with ratings and distance.
The Gillingham Brasserie
1.1 mi from Gillingham centre
Spice of Gillingham
0.3 mi from Gillingham centre
Bella Cucina
1.7 mi from Gillingham centre
The Garden Kitchen
1.5 mi from Gillingham centre
Gillingham Tandoori
1.9 mi from Gillingham centre
Coffee & Co, Gillingham
1.5 mi from Gillingham centre
Socialising in Gillingham
Pubs, bars, nightlife, entertainment and shopping.
The Crown, Gillingham
0.9 mi from Gillingham centre
The Railway Tavern
1.6 mi from Gillingham centre
Vault Bar
1.1 mi from Gillingham centre
Gillingham Live Lounge
1.6 mi from Gillingham centre
The Riverside Inn
1.8 mi from Gillingham centre
Gillingham Shopping Centre
0.8 mi from Gillingham centre
Things to do in Gillingham
Gyms, sports clubs, cinemas, golf, walking routes and family attractions.
Gillingham Sports & Fitness
1.4 mi from Gillingham centre
Gillingham Cricket Club
2.4 mi from Gillingham centre
Parkland Golf Club
1.7 mi from Gillingham centre
Gillingham Cinema
1 mi from Gillingham centre
Riverside Walking Route
1.6 mi from Gillingham centre
Gillingham Adventure Park
1.8 mi from Gillingham centre
Commuting from Gillingham
London, Heathrow, Reading and motorway connections with typical travel times.
| Destination | Mode | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| London (central) | Train | 31 min |
| London Paddington | Elizabeth Line / GWR | 28 min |
| Reading | Train | 26 min |
| Heathrow Airport | Car / bus | 31 min |
| M4 motorway | Car | 17 min |
| M25 motorway | Car | 14 min |
Local developments in Gillingham
What's coming soon and how it could affect the local market.
Gillingham town centre regeneration
Under construction
New residential scheme near ME7
Approved
Gillingham retail & leisure quarter
Planning
New primary school provision
Proposed
Transport & station improvements
Funded
Local services in Gillingham
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EPC Assessors in Gillingham
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Registered electricians carrying out EICR inspections and remedial works.
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Reliable plumbers for repairs, leaks, heating and bathroom works.
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View property photographersRenting & compliance in Gillingham
The certificates and rules every local landlord must stay on top of.
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
Rentals in Gillingham must hold a valid EPC rated E or above before marketing.
Annual gas safety (CP12)
Every gas appliance must be checked yearly by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
EICR (electrical safety)
A satisfactory electrical report is required at least every five years.
Deposit protection
Deposits must be protected in a government scheme within 30 days.
Right to Rent
Tenant immigration status must be checked before a tenancy begins.
Renters' Rights Act
New rules are reshaping how landlords let property across Kent.
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