Postcode SP7 8PR 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.4 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 4.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Shaftesbury has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,189 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Shaftesbury has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.6% 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 8PR.
Shaftesbury near SP7 8PR 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 4.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £274,345 in Shaftesbury Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,712,870.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 48 | £402,500 |
| Flats | 15 | £150,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £275,000 |
| Terraced | 63 | £231,000 |
10 year median price trend in Shaftesbury Town
In the SP7 8PR postcode area, located within Shaftesbury, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SP7 8PR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Beaufoy Close, Dorset, SP7 8PT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Christys Lane, Dorset, SP7 8TL | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Ivy Cross, Dorset, SP7 8DS | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | On the Run | Longmead, Dorset, SP7 8PU | Walking directions to On the Run |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Christy's Lane, Shaftesbury, SP7 8PF | Walking directions to Tesco |
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.
Elected local representatives for SP7 8PR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Derek Leslie Beer
Shaftesbury Town - Elected 2 May 2024
Jack David John Jeanes
Shaftesbury Town - Elected 2 May 2024
Simon Hoare
North Dorset - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.