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Takeaways| Council | Dorset |
| Crime Rate | ✓Below Average for a South West town 38% below the national average. |
| Vibe | 🍸 Dinner & Drinks |
| Demographics | 🌻 Retirees |
AllotmentsPlay SpaceGolf CoursePublic ParkTennis CourtBowling GreenPlaying FieldPubs & BarsRestaurants & CafesRetail ShoppingSupermarketsTakeawaysNo train or motorway links found nearby
The average house price in Shaftesbury is £289,479, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Shaftesbury house price trends over the last 30 years.
£289,479
£400,043
£154,705
£279,286
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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 below average crime rate for a South West town, with around 47 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 38% below the national average, and about average for Dorset.
What are the best schools in Shaftesbury?
Shaftesbury has 6 schools nearby. Schools rated Good by Ofsted include Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School, Shaftesbury Church of England Primary 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%).