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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

SP78UB

Wild Iris Avenue

SP78BJ

Abbey Court

SP78DD

Paddock Close

SP78DP

Grosvenor Road

SP78HZ

High Street

SP78GX

Snowdrop Wynde

SP78NS

Butts Mead

SP78AU

Bleke Street

SP78DW

Ivy Cross

SP70RR

Longmead

SP78AB

Layton Lane

SP78PP

Ten Acres

SP78GE

Rifles Lane

SP78EJ

Salisbury Street

SP78JA

The Commons

SP78QJ

Motcombe Road

SP78PN

Wincombe Lane

SP78PY

Woodman Court

SP78FZ

Trinity Road

SP78LW

Well Lane

SP78FS

East Green

SP78RT

Fairlane

SP78JT

Church Lane

SP78FB

Downlands

SP78GG

Castle Gardens

SP78AG

Victoria Street

SP79HB

Ridge Way

SP78DE

Fountain Mead

SP78FW

The Rickyard

SP78QP

Long Cross

SP78BE

Langfords Lane

SP78GS

Buttons Avenue

SP78RG

Rowan Close

SP78FL

Greenstone Road

SP78JY

Bell Street

SP78DB

Higher Blandford Road

SP78DN

Ivy Cross

SP78TJ

Vale View

SP78PT

Beaufoy Close

SP79JZ

Heathfields Way

SP78NA

High Street

SP78BB

Abbey Walk

SP78QD

Wincombe Lane

SP78PD

Coppice Street

SP78RY

Rutter Close

SP78PB

St Martin's Lane

SP78NU

Hawkesdene Lane

SP78SR

Win Green View

SP78ST

Longmead

SP78TS

Border Close

SP78FU

Indus Road

SP78HQ

St James Street

SP77BA

Longmead

SP78FE

Great Ground

SP78FD

Kingsbere Terrace

SP78LD

Breach Lane

SP78LB

Umbers Hill

SP78GW

The Bluebells

SP78AY

Bimport

SP78EP

Old Boundary Road

SP78AL

Parsons Pool

SP78FQ

Hoeller Close

SP78GP

Legg Road

SP78EG

St Lawrence Crescent

SP78LG

The Butts

SP78LY

Gold Hill

SP78NW

Butts Knapp

SP78JF

Lyons Walk

SP78SL

Brionne Way

SP78RZ

Pound Lane

SP78DY

Lane Side

SP78QZ

Linden Park

SP78NG

Christys Lane

SP78GY

Coppice Street

SP78PF

Coppice Street

SP78HX

Angel Court

SP78AT

Bimport

SP78PU

Longmead

SP78EF

Meadow Close

SP78FP

Kavanagh Close

SP78RW

Bickley Court

SP77AH

Longmead

SP78JQ

High Street

SP78QN

Christys Gardens

SP78LT

The Knapp

SP78PX

Longmead

SP78AX

Bimport

SP78GQ

Bugle Crescent

SP78QX

The Tynings

SP78AR

Bell Street

SP78DL

Christys Lane

SP78DU

Windmill Close

SP78BT

Higher Blandford Road

SP78JG

High Street

SP78LZ

St Edwards Court

SP78QA

Bleke Street

SP78TN

Vale View

SP78GJ

Mead Way

SP78RA

Ash Close

SP78GF

Matty Hull Close

Data Sources

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