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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

SP79HA

Cranborne Drive

SP78QR

Church Hill

SP78RR

Kingsbere Lane

SP77AZ

Longmead

SP78FH

Byzant Court

SP78LL

Church Hill

SP78UA

Wildflower Lane

SP78HY

Abbey Close

SP78SP

Thomas Hardy Drive

SP78HS

French Mill Rise

SP78ZT

Longmead

SP78GT

Anstee Road

SP78RU

Gower Road

SP78LS

Sally Kings Lane

SP78EX

Hawkesdene Lane

SP78DQ

Barton Hill

SP78HL

St James Street

SP78EL

Salisbury Street

SP78GZ

New Road

SP78NQ

Christys Lane

SP78PR

Nettlecombe

SP78SA

Long Cross

SP78NL

Salisbury Road

SP78BF

Longmead

SP78DZ

Lane Side

SP78ES

Lyons Court

SP78NX

Boyne Mead

SP78AE

Bell Street

SP78LH

The Knapp

SP78LX

Tout Hill

SP78QH

New Road

SP78LE

Breach Lane

SP78AZ

Bimport

SP78LU

Yeatmans Close

SP78EN

Beaufoy Close

SP78LQ

Castle Hill Close

SP78HD

Kingsman Lane

SP78FJ

Coppice Street

SP78GH

Bramble Patch

SP78FR

Maple Road

SP79HD

Littledown

SP78FG

Wincombe Lane

SP78NP

Lower Blandford Road

SP78DJ

Barton Hill

SP79LB

Tollgate Park

SP78GN

Reynolds Rise

SP78RE

Hawthorn Close

SP78EZ

Shooters Lane

SP78AQ

Armoury Yard

SP77BN

Longmead

SP78ER

Salisbury Road

SP78DX

Crookhays

SP78JH

The Thistles

SP78EE

Oxencroft

SP78LF

Breach Lane

SP78RL

Blackmore Road

SP78GD

Caldwell Close

SP78BZ

Pix Mead Gardens

SP77BJ

Longmead

SP78AJ

Haimes Lane

SP78HU

Cann Lodge Gardens

SP78NH

St Georges Road

SP78HW

Tanyard Lane

SP78TH

Vale View

SP78HE

St James Street

SP78EW

Victoria Mews

SP78JW

Gold Hill

SP78GA

Old Lower Blandford Road

SP78QU

Brinscombe Lane

SP78SW

Burton Close

SP78JP

Park Lane

SP78PJ

Wincombe Lane

SP78TL

Christys Lane

SP78BQ

Magdalene Lane

SP78JR

Park Walk

SP78FY

Badger Walk

SP78LR

Yeatmans Lane

SP78BS

Salisbury Road

Data Sources

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