Postcode SP7 8RL 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Shaftesbury is £43,600 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Dorset) located about 4.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Shaftesbury has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,956 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Shaftesbury has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 63.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.7% 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 of residents in Shaftesbury is £43,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SP7 8RL.
Shaftesbury near SP7 8RL 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 167 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Shaftesbury Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,000,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 42 | £380,000 |
| Flats | 18 | £143,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £277,500 |
| Terraced | 63 | £225,000 |
10 year median price trend in Shaftesbury Town
In the SP7 8RL postcode area, located within Shaftesbury, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SP7 8RL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Beaufoy Close, Dorset, SP7 8PT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Ivy Cross, Dorset, SP7 8DS | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 mi | On the Run | Longmead, Dorset, SP7 8PU | Walking directions to On the Run |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.