Properties to rent in SP8
Gillingham
There are 161 results. Rental prices in SP8 range from £850 pcm to £2.7k pcm with an average price of £1.4k pcm.
Houses and Flats to rent in SP8, Gillingham
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Rental market in SP8
What's to rent
10 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
10 homesAsking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +7.1% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around SP8
typical rent, cheapest firstGetting to know SP8
stations in SP8Schools in SP8
5 primary · 1 secondary · 50% rated good or outstanding- St George's Church of England School, Bourton primary · Outstanding
- Gillingham School secondary · Good
- Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School primary · Good
- Gillingham Primary School primary · Requires improvement
- Wyke Primary School primary · Requires improvement
- Stower Provost Community School primary · Requires improvement
Based on 10 homes to rent on Houses now, 122 listings that left the market in the last 12 months, the asking rents of the homes listed over the last two years. Sold prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Aug 2025 to Jul 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated October 2026.
Frequently asked questions about renting in SP8
What is the average rent in SP8?
The average rent for a home in SP8 is £1,305 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,125 a month. This is based on the 10 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How many homes are available to rent in SP8?
There are 8 homes to rent in SP8 on Houses right now, plus 4 already let agreed. 8 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in SP8?
Yes. Homes put up to rent in SP8 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,125 a month, 13% higher than the year before (£995 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 5% and 2-bedroom homes are up 2%.
How quickly do rental homes let in SP8?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 63% go within the first month.
What rental yield can I get in SP8?
Around 4.9% gross. That compares a typical rent of £1,125 a month with a typical sold price of £278,000. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in SP8?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about 4 in 10 homes to rent in SP8. Detached houses come next, followed by bungalows.
Where is it cheaper to rent near SP8?
Of the areas around SP8, DT10 is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,150 a month, followed by SP7 (£1,200 a month) and BA12 (£1,250 a month). SP8 itself is £1,125 a month.
What are the schools like in SP8?
There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in SP8. 50% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 1 was outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near SP8?
Stations in SP8 include Gillingham (Dorset).