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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

SP78UA

Shaftesbury

SP78AH

Bleke Street

SP78DD

Paddock Close

SP78EE

Oxencroft

SP78FS

Kavanagh Close

SP78HH

White Hart Lane

SP78GP

Legg Road

SP78HA

St James's Street

SP78LW

Well Lane

SP78PL

Longmead

SP78RT

Christy's Lane

SP77AH

Longmead

SP78EP

Old Boundary Road

SP78GJ

Bugle Crescent

SP78LE

Breach Lane

SP79HD

Grosvenor Road

SP77AZ

Longmead

SP78DU

Fountain Mead

SP78FL

Greenstone Road

SP78JY

Bell Street

SP78NX

Hawkesdene Lane

SP78PN

Kingsbere Lane

SP78RW

Shaftesbury

SP78SA

Long Cross

SP78UG

Shaftesbury

SP78BZ

Higher Blandford Road

SP78FE

Great Ground

SP78HQ

Ratcliff's Garden

SP78HS

French Mill Rise

SP78HU

Higher Blandford Road

SP78JE

Gold Hill

SP78ND

Belmont Close

SP78PS

Lindlar Close

SP78QU

Brinscombe Lane

SP78RN

Linden Park

SP78TJ

Vale View

SP78TT

Shaftesbury

SP78NL

Higher Blandford Road

SP78AP

Bleke Street

SP78EX

French Mill Lane

SP78JS

High Street

SP78LA

Bimport

SP78LZ

Salisbury Street

SP78PH

Christy's Lane

SP78RA

Ash Close

SP78SP

Melbury Way

SP78BD

Abbey Walk

SP78BL

Shaftesbury

SP78BP

Bleke Street

SP78DF

Angel Lane

SP78GY

Charles Garrett Close

SP78JT

Church Lane

SP78NG

Christy's Lane

SP78LN

Church Hill

SP78EJ

Salisbury Street

SP78EQ

Oxencroft

SP78EY

Layton Lane

SP78EZ

Shooters Lane

SP78LJ

Horseponds

SP78BA

Bimport

SP78BH

Magdalene Lane

SP78GZ

New Road

SP78NS

Butts Mead

SP78QP

Calves Lane

SP78TH

Vale View

SP78DE

Fountain Mead

SP78GH

Shaftesbury

SP78HD

Kingsman Lane

SP78HP

Laundry Lane

SP78JF

Church Lane

SP78SJ

Charles Garrett Close

SP79JZ

Heathfields Way

SP79QT

Shaftesbury

SP78AZ

Bimport

SP78AR

Bell Street

SP78DB

Higher Blandford Road

SP78QJ

Motcombe Road

SP78EU

French Mill Lane

SP78FD

Kingsbere Lane

SP78FY

Caldwell Close

SP78HX

Angel Lane

SP78NU

Hawkesdene Lane

SP78RB

High Street

SP78RU

Gower Road

SP78TL

Christy's Lane

SP78AD

Mustons Lane

SP78BS

Allen Road

SP78FB

Great Ground

SP78HF

St James's Street

SP78HR

Shaftesbury

SP78PR

Nettlecombe

SP78QN

Christy's Gardens

SP79QD

Shaftesbury

SP78QH

New Road

SP78EF

Meadow Close

SP78NP

Lower Blandford Road

SP78BT

Higher Blandford Road

SP78FG

Wincombe Lane

SP78GF

Matty Hull Close

SP78GX

Mampitts Lane

Data Sources

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