| Council | Dorset |
| Crime Rate | ✓average |
| Vibe | 🍸 Dinner & Drinks |
| Demographics | 🌻 Retirees |
No train or motorway links found nearby
£334,857
£482,529
£160,339
£303,929
£247,707
Is Shaftesbury a nice place to live?
Shaftesbury is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Dorset. It particularly appeals to retirees. The area boasts an excellent range of restaurants, cafes and pubs.
How safe is Shaftesbury?
Shaftesbury has a low crime rate of 59.1 crimes per 1,000 people, which is below the national average. Crime hotspots have been reported near Theatre/Concert Hall, as reported by Dorset Police.
What are the best schools in Shaftesbury?
Shaftesbury has 5 schools nearby. Schools rated Good by Ofsted include Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School, Shaftesbury School.
What are the demographics of Shaftesbury?
The majority of residents in Shaftesbury identify as White (British) (92%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (91%). The most common religion is Christian (51%).