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Shaftesbury

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About

Shaftesbury ward sits on the western bank of the River Usk in central Newport. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. Its streets form a grid pattern leading down towards the riverfront and the city's main commercial districts. The ward includes a significant portion of the city centre's retail and administrative core, blending housing with business premises.

A notable local landmark is the Victorian-era Shaftesbury Methodist Church on Stow Hill. The ward contains several green spaces, including parts of Belle Vue Park, which offers formal gardens and views. The area is directly served by Newport railway station, a major transport hub for South Wales, connecting the community to broader regional networks.

Area overview

On average Shaftesbury has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 20.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shaftesbury is £39,606 per year. Shaftesbury is home to around 5,243 people, with a population density of about 3,205 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
20.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shaftesbury Population
5,243
Population density
3,205 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.46(-31%)
Shoplifting
9.73(+51%)
Public order
9.54(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.58(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.91(-19%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,371
83.37%
Other White
247
4.71%
Other
138
2.63%
African
70
1.34%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
57
1.09%
Total population: 5,243

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,109
26.14%
No qualifications
1,021
24.07%
Level 3 (A level)
689
16.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
614
14.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
438
10.33%
Total 16+ residents: 4,242

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
716
30.93%
Owns outright
653
28.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
383
16.54%
Other social rented
258
11.14%
Social rents from council
213
9.2%
Total households: 2,315

Property prices in Shaftesbury

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£204
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £210K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £204 per square foot) in Shaftesbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £313,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shaftesbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£237,500£255
Semi-Detached14£223,250£243
Terraced39£165,000£191
Flats2£122,500£156

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shaftesbury

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shaftesbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£74,750£104,500£96,000
2017£190,000£69,000£117,250£103,000
2018£203,500£94,250£141,000£116,500
2019£195,000£96,000£148,000£127,000
2020£200,000£84,000£161,000£130,000
2021£257,500£75,000£180,000£132,000
2022£408,250£109,000£190,000£145,000
2023£96,250£170,000£150,000
2024£250,500£95,000£185,000£152,500
2025£237,500£100,000£208,750£157,000
2026£145,000£210,000£162,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shaftesbury.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shaftesbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£99£100£111
2017£168£88£143£115
2018£143£126£160£130
2019£139£124£164£139
2020£194£120£170£135
2021£218£119£189£151
2022£213£145£230£174
2023£156£189£171
2024£245£209£200£171
2025£255£129£219£190
2026£182£224£190
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shaftesbury.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shaftesbury in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.