Postcode SP7 8HW is located in a rural town, within the Shaftesbury Town ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Shaftesbury area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Shaftesbury is £52,672 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Dorset) located about 3.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Rolt (Millennium Green).
Shaftesbury has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,137 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.
Shaftesbury has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Shaftesbury is £52,672 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SP7 8HW.
Shaftesbury near SP7 8HW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gillingham (Dorset) located about 3.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Rolt (Millennium Green) | Small | Walking directions to Rolt (Millennium Green) |
Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £269,000 in Shaftesbury Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £990,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £380,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £150,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £270,000 |
| Terraced | 61 | £225,000 |
10 year median price trend in Shaftesbury Town
In the SP7 8HW postcode area, located within Shaftesbury, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Dorset district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.