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About

Shaftesbury is a historic market town located in Dorset, England, perched on a hilltop with views over the Blackmore Vale. The town is known for its medieval roots, with landmarks like the ruins of Shaftesbury Abbey and the iconic Gold Hill, a steep cobbled street featured in numerous films and advertisements. The area retains a traditional charm, with independent shops, cafes, and a weekly market serving the local community.

The surrounding countryside offers walking trails and scenic landscapes, including the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Shaftesbury’s compact size makes it easy to explore on foot, with a mix of Georgian and Victorian architecture lining its streets. The town hosts events throughout the year, such as the Shaftesbury Festival, celebrating local arts and culture. Its location provides access to nearby attractions like the Jurassic Coast and the market towns of Dorset and Wiltshire.

Area overview

On average Shaftesbury has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64 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 is £43,600 per year. There are 3 schools in Shaftesbury: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shaftesbury Population
9,160
Population density
2,038.4 per km²

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

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

Based on 167 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Shaftesbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shaftesbury 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached42£380,000
Flats18£143,000
Semi-Detached44£277,500
Terraced63£225,000

10 years median price trend in Shaftesbury

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

All postcodes in Shaftesbury

SP78AB

Layton Lane

SP78BN

Bimport

SP78DT

Homefield

SP78HG

Foyle Hill

SP78HW

Laundry Lane

SP78LS

Sally King's Lane

SP78PD

Charles Garrett Close

SP78SL

Brionne Way

SP79QJ

Grosvenor Road

SP78AG

Armoury Yard

SP78FR

Anstee Road

SP78GL

Mampitts Lane

SP78JZ

Bell Street

SP78JW

Gold Hill

SP78LT

Sally King's Lane

SP78NW

Higher Blandford Road

SP78PJ

Christy's Lane

SP78PZ

Wincombe Lane

SP78SN

Melbury Way

SP78AY

Bimport

SP78AL

Bell Street

SP78BB

Abbey Walk

SP78EA

Lane Side

SP78FJ

Coppice Street

SP78FF

Great Ground

SP78NH

St George's Road

SP78NR

Butts Mead

SP78NT

Hawkesdene

SP78RX

Imber Road

SP78RY

Rutter Close

SP79HA

Cranborne Drive

SP78AT

Bimport

SP78BF

Longmead

SP78BY

Higher Blandford Road

SP78EL

Coppice Street

SP78GD

Caldwell Close

SP78GS

Shaftesbury

SP78NE

St Rumbold's Road

SP78PG

Fairlane

SP78PU

Longmead

SP78RP

Kingsbere Lane

SP78AE

Bell Street

SP78DL

Christy's Lane

SP78DW

Grosvenor Road

SP78JA

High Street

SP78JU

Bell Street

SP78NQ

Christy's Lane

SP78QS

Dark Lane

SP78RF

Blackmore Road

SP78ST

Longmead

SP78AX

Bimport

SP78BG

Langfords Lane

SP78BW

Bimport

SP78EW

Armoury Yard

SP78HB

Bell Street

SP78HZ

Bell Street

SP78LH

The Knapp

SP78RL

Blackmore Road

SP78TR

Shaftesbury

SP78ZT

Longmead

SP77BA

Longmead

SP78DX

Crookhays

SP78JP

Shaftesbury

SP78LD

Breach Lane

SP78LG

The Butts

SP78LR

The Knapp

SP78NJ

St George's Road

SP78PP

King Alfred's Way

SP78PW

Ten Acres

SP78RZ

Imber Road

SP70LT

Brinscombe Lane

SP78QW

New Road

SP70RR

Longmead

SP78AU

Bleke Street

SP78DJ

Barton Hill

SP78ES

Shaftesbury

SP78FN

Mampitts Lane

SP78GB

Allen Road

SP78LF

Breach Lane

SP78SW

Brionne Way

SP78BE

Langfords Lane

SP78DQ

Barton Hill

SP78DZ

Lane Side

SP78FA

Wincombe Lane

SP78GT

Anstee Road

SP78HE

St James's Street

SP78JG

Gold Hill

SP78LY

Gold Hill

SP78QR

Church Hill

SP78RE

Hawthorn Close

SP78RJ

Lane Side

SP79JY

Westminster Close

SP78DY

Crookhays

SP78FH

Tout Hill

SP78FT

Coles Crescent

SP78GG

Bimport

SP78GW

The Bluebells

SP78LB

Umbers Hill

SP78LL

Church Hill

SP78NA

High Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.