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SP7

SHAFTESBURY

Wiltshire, South West, England

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SP7 encompasses SHAFTESBURY and its surrounding areas in Wiltshire, South West.

Avg price £413,105
1yr change ▼ 8.3%
Crime 79% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£413,105

▼ 8.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

44% above national avg

Crime Rate

17.5/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

78% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

9 schools

Broadband Speed

306 Mbps

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.

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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

£396K £405K £414K £423K £432K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

523,700

Population

67

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.

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306.0 Mbps

Avg Download

55.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

91%

Superfast Coverage

74%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about SP7 SHAFTESBURY

What is the average house price in SP7 SHAFTESBURY?
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 SHAFTESBURY 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 is the population of SP7 SHAFTESBURY?
The population of SP7 (SHAFTESBURY) is approximately 523,700 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 15% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in SP7 SHAFTESBURY?
There are 9 schools in or near SP7. 44% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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