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Shaftesbury Town

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About

Shaftesbury Town ward encompasses the historic hilltop settlement and its immediate surrounding neighbourhoods. The area is defined by steep inclines and views across the Blackmore Vale, with the notable Gold Hill being a central feature. The ward contains a mix of residential streets, local shops, and service establishments that serve the community's daily needs.

The ward's layout reflects its medieval origins, with a network of narrow lanes and alleys radiating from the high street. Greenspace is provided by several small parks and the churchyards of St. Peter's and St. James. Local governance and civic functions are centred here, alongside independent businesses that characterise the town's commercial core.

Area overview

On average Shaftesbury Town has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shaftesbury Town is £52,672 per year. There are 3 schools in Shaftesbury Town: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Shaftesbury Town is home to around 9,160 people, with a population density of about 2,035.9 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shaftesbury Town Population
9,160
Population density
2,035.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.6(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.12(+22%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.21(+11%)
Shoplifting
6.11(-8%)
Vehicle crime
4.26(+47%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,396
91.69%
Other White
386
4.22%
Other Asian
52
0.57%
White and Asian (mixed)
44
0.48%
Chinese
41
0.45%
Total population: 9,157

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,117
28.25%
Level 3 (A level)
1,471
19.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,213
16.19%
No qualifications
1,178
15.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
809
10.8%
Total 16+ residents: 7,494

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,563
37.79%
Owns with a mortgage
1,027
24.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
695
16.8%
Other social rented
607
14.68%
Shared ownership
98
2.37%
Total households: 4,136

Property prices in Shaftesbury Town

Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £274,345 in Shaftesbury Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,712,870.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shaftesbury Town in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shaftesbury Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached48£402,500
Flats15£150,000
Semi-Detached43£275,000
Terraced63£231,000

10 years median price trend in Shaftesbury Town

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shaftesbury Town.

All postcodes in Shaftesbury Town

SP78GR

Mampitts Lane

SP78BA

Bimport

SP79QJ

Wincombe Business Park

SP79JY

Westminster Close

SP78BW

Bimport

SP78RX

Imber Road

SP78TU

Hilltop Grove

SP78DT

Homefield

SP78RJ

St Edwards Close

SP79QT

Shaftesbury Town

SP78GL

Marabout Road

SP78PZ

Wincombe Lane

SP78EY

Layton Lane

SP78DR

Grosvenor Road

SP78FN

Mampitts Lane

SP78JZ

Bell Street

SP78RH

Springfield Close

SP78DF

Angel Lane

SP78PG

Mampitts Road

SP78TP

Vale View

SP78EB

The Venn

SP78PL

Longmead

SP78HA

St James Street

SP77AT

Longmead

SP78AH

Bleke Street

SP78DS

Ivy Cross

SP78ND

Old Boundary Road

SP78JE

High Street

SP77BU

Shaftesbury Town

SP78RN

Linden Park

SP78QW

New Road

SP78HT

Boyne Mead

SP78PW

Ten Acres

SP78AA

High Street

SP78UF

Foxglove Crescent

SP79WL

Longmead

SP78UH

Shaftesbury Town

SP78HH

White Hart Lane

SP70NA

Gascoigne's Lane

SP78EU

French Mill Lane

SP78BG

Love Lane

SP79QD

Shaftesbury Town

SP78NF

Belmont Close

SP78NY

St George's Road

SP78LA

St Johns Hill

SP78PE

Angel Lane

SP78HB

Gold Hill

SP78BN

Savoy Court

SP70LT

French Mill Lane

SP78UG

Fen Violet Alley

SP78BL

Mill Place

SP78RF

Maple Close

SP78NR

Lower Blandford Road

SP78ED

Saxon Spur

SP78HN

Raspberry Lane

SP78NB

Fountain Court

SP78FT

Greenacre Way

SP78NJ

St Georges Road

SP78BH

Coronation Villas

SP78RB

High Street

SP78UD

Shaftesbury Town

SP78GB

Allen Road

SP78HR

Stoney Path

SP78NT

Hawkesdene

SP78SN

Melbury Way

SP78HF

St James Street

SP78EH

Sweetmans Road

SP78HJ

Ratcliffs Garden

SP78HP

Laundry Lane

SP78EQ

Sweetmans Road

SP78ET

Great Lane

SP78AW

Bleke Street

SP78FA

Wincombe Lane

SP78JS

High Street

SP78DH

Hawkesdene Lane

SP78RD

Blackmore Road

SP78EA

Lane Side

SP78LJ

Horseponds

SP78NE

St Rumbolds Road

SP78JU

The Commons

SP78FF

Great Ground

SP78BY

Salisbury Road

SP78TR

Vale View

SP78LP

Well Lane

SP78QS

Nettlebed Nursery

SP78AD

Mustons Lane

SP78LN

The Bartons

SP78PQ

Jeanneau Close

SP78BD

Abbey Walk

SP78PH

Christys Lane

SP78QL

New Road

SP78PA

Kings Hill

SP78TT

Shaftesbury Town

SP78HG

St Johns Hill

SP78RP

Deansleigh Park

SP78PS

Lindlar Close

SP78BP

Bleke Street

SP78SJ

Charles Garrett Close

SP78AP

The Courtyard

SP78FX

Coles Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.