SP7 — SHAFTESBURY | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in SP7

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SP7 is £413,105, broadly in line with the Wiltshire average of £397,459.

Properties in SP7 cost 43.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SP7 have fallen 8.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£536,652	384
Semi-detached	£316,978	210
Terraced	£247,182	233
Flat	£190,669	80
All types	£413,105	960

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in SP7

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 17.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SP7 has a crime rate well 78% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

5.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

4.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

2.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in SP7

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SP7 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Port Regis Preparatory School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Shaftesbury School	Secondary	Good	mi
Motcombe CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

523,700

Population

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

30.0%

Private rent

13.0%

Social rent

15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SP7 are 306.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

306.0 Mbps

Avg Download

55.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

91%

Superfast Coverage

74%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SP7 is collected by Salisbury Council. The Band D rate is £2,370/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

SP7 — SHAFTESBURY

Area Summary

SP7 (SHAFTESBURY) offers above-average property prices (£413,105, 44% above national average), low crime (78% below national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (306 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in SP7?

The average house price in SP7 (SHAFTESBURY) is £413,105, based on 960 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 44% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 8.3% over the past year.

Is SP7 a safe area to live?

Crime in SP7 is significantly below the national average (17.5 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (5.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in SP7?

There are 9 schools in or near SP7. 44% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in SP7?

Council tax in SP7 is collected by Salisbury Council. The Band D rate is £2,370 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in SP7?

The average broadband download speed in SP7 is 306 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 91% of premises, ultrafast to 74%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in SP7 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 30% of homes in SP7 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 15% are social housing. The total population is approximately 523,700.