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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

SP78LP

Church Hill

SP78LQ

Breach Lane

SP78QA

Bleke Street

SP78GQ

Bugle Crescent

SP78DP

Grosvenor Road

SP78DS

Grosvenor Road

SP78EG

Ash Close

SP78ET

Great Lane

SP78FW

The Rickyard

SP78PQ

Jeanneau Close

SP78RG

Rowan Close

SP78UF

Shaftesbury

SP78HN

Breach Lane

SP77BN

Longmead

SP78DN

Ivy Cross

SP78DH

Hawkesdene Lane

SP78FQ

Hoeller Close

SP78GA

Lower Blandford Road

SP78HL

Foyle Hill

SP78HT

Great Lane

SP78HY

Shaftesbury

SP78PF

Coppice Street

SP78RD

Blackmore Road

SP78RR

Kingsbere Lane

SP78QD

Wincombe Lane

SP78PE

Angel Lane

SP77AT

Longmead

SP77BU

Shaftesbury

SP79HB

Ridge Way

SP78EB

St Edwards Close

SP78FX

Coles Crescent

SP78JR

Shaftesbury

SP78PT

Beaufoy Close

SP78SR

Imber Road

SP78TN

Vale View

SP78TS

Border Close

SP78UB

Shaftesbury

SP78FP

Higher Blandford Road

SP78FZ

Trinity Road

SP78HJ

Ratcliff's Garden

SP78LU

Angel Lane

SP78QL

New Road

SP78RH

Springfield Close

SP78TP

Vale View

SP79WL

Longmead

SP78AA

Angel Lane

SP78EN

Beaufoy Close

SP78JH

Shaftesbury

SP78NB

Breach Lane

SP78PA

Kings Hill

SP78PX

Longmead

SP78QZ

Linden Park

SP77BJ

Longmead

SP78AQ

Armoury Yard

SP78BQ

Magdalene Lane

SP78ED

Saxon Spur

SP78ER

Higher Blandford Road

SP78PB

St Martin's Lane

SP79LB

Tollgate Park

SP70NA

Gascoigne's Lane

SP77BS

Shaftesbury

SP78AW

Bleke Street

SP78BJ

Shaftesbury

SP78DR

Grosvenor Road

SP78GE

Rifles Lane

SP78JQ

High Street

SP78LX

Tout Hill

SP78NF

Belmont Close

SP78EH

Maple Close

SP78FU

Indus Road

SP78GN

Reynolds Rise

SP78AJ

Haimes Lane

SP78GR

Mampitts Lane

SP78NY

St George's Road

SP78PY

Coppice Street

SP78QX

Lower Blandford Road

SP78TU

Hilltop Grove

Data Sources

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