Shaftesbury Town ward is located in the northern part of Dorset, covering the historic market town of Shaftesbury and its surrounding areas. The ward includes the town centre, known for its steep Gold Hill, a picturesque cobbled street featured in films and advertisements. Shaftesbury has a mix of independent shops, cafes, and local businesses, serving both residents and visitors. The area retains a strong sense of community with regular markets and events.
The ward also encompasses residential areas, including older properties and newer developments, providing housing for a range of demographics. Shaftesbury is surrounded by countryside, offering easy access to walking trails and rural landscapes. The town has good transport links, with the A30 running nearby, connecting it to larger towns like Salisbury and Yeovil. Schools, healthcare facilities, and leisure amenities cater to the needs of the local population.
On average Shaftesbury Town has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Shaftesbury Town is £43,600 per year. There are 3 schools in Shaftesbury Town: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).
Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Shaftesbury Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £1,000,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £392,500; semi-detached at £277,638; terraced at £230,000; flats at £155,000.
10 years price trend in Shaftesbury Town
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Tout Hill
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Coles Crescent
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Bimport
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The Bluebells
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Umbers Hill
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Church Hill
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High Street
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Shaftesbury
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Bleke Street
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Paddock Close
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Oxencroft
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Kavanagh Close
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Legg Road
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St James's Street
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White Hart Lane
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Well Lane
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Longmead
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Christy's Lane
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Longmead
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Old Boundary Road
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Bugle Crescent
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Breach Lane
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Grosvenor Road
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Longmead
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Fountain Mead
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Greenstone Road
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Bell Street
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Hawkesdene Lane
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Kingsbere Lane
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Shaftesbury
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Long Cross
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Higher Blandford Road
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Great Ground
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French Mill Rise
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Ratcliff's Garden
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Higher Blandford Road
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Gold Hill
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Belmont Close
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Lindlar Close
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Brinscombe Lane
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Linden Park
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Vale View
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Shaftesbury
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Shaftesbury
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Bleke Street
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French Mill Lane
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High Street
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Bimport
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Salisbury Street
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Higher Blandford Road
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Christy's Lane
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Ash Close
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Melbury Way
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Abbey Walk
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Shaftesbury
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Bleke Street
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Angel Lane
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Charles Garrett Close
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Church Lane
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Christy's Lane
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Salisbury Street
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Oxencroft
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Layton Lane
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Shooters Lane
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Horseponds
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Church Hill
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Bimport
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Magdalene Lane
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New Road
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Butts Mead
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Calves Lane
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Vale View
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Shaftesbury
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Fountain Mead
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Kingsman Lane
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Laundry Lane
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Church Lane
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Charles Garrett Close
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Heathfields Way
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Shaftesbury
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Bell Street
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Bimport
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Higher Blandford Road
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French Mill Lane
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Kingsbere Lane
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Caldwell Close
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Angel Lane
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Hawkesdene Lane
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Motcombe Road
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High Street
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Gower Road
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Christy's Lane
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Mustons Lane
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Allen Road
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Great Ground
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St James's Street
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Shaftesbury
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Nettlecombe
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Christy's Gardens
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Shaftesbury