House Prices in Shaftesbury
£295,000
Median Average Sales Price
(last 12 months)
£366,340
Mean Average Sales Price
(last 12 months)
877
Total Sales
(last 12 months)
−2.2%
Median vs previous
12 months
House prices in Shaftesbury: market summary
Shaftesbury recorded 877 home sales in the last 12 months, at a median price of £295,000 and a mean of £366,340. Comparing the 12 months to August 2026 with the 12 months before, the median price fell by 2.2% (from £306,838 to £300,000). Detached homes were the most common sale (43% of sales), and detached homes averaged £513,949 against £179,279 for flats. Of the areas with at least five sales, Bedchester had the highest average price (£1,135,542) and Guys Marsh the lowest (£132,143). That is in line with the South West median of £300,000.
Properties in Shaftesbury had a mean average selling price of £366,340 and a median of £295,000 over the last 12 months based on 877 sales.
Sales by Property Type
Average Price & # Sales (Last 12 Months)
Breakdown by Locality
Average Price & # Sales (last 12 months). Areas with enough sales link to their own page.
| Locality | Avg Price | # Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Shaftesbury Centre | £331,823 | 669 |
| Bedchester | £1,135,542 | 12 |
| Cann | £1,104,444 | 9 |
| Cann Common | £617,143 | 7 |
| Cherry Orchard | £475,000 | 3 |
| Compton Abbas | £622,610 | 8 |
| Donhead St Andrew | £500,714 | 14 |
| Donhead St Mary | £528,367 | 39 |
| East Melbury | £335,000 | 4 |
| East Orchard | £335,000 | 4 |
| Fontmell Magna | £361,806 | 18 |
| Guys Marsh | £132,143 | 7 |
| Hartgrove | £886,250 | 4 |
| Littledown | £377,500 | 10 |
| Ludwell | £295,000 | 2 |
| Motcombe | £403,341 | 63 |
| Semley | £456,704 | 13 |
| Sherstock | £347,333 | 3 |
| Stour Row | £702,833 | 15 |
| Twyford | £320,000 | 2 |
Recent sales in Shaftesbury
The latest 20 sales registered with HM Land Registry. For sales near a particular address, use sold prices near me.
| Address | Date | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4, Woodman Court SP7 8PY | 21 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £201,000 |
| 20, Barton Hill SP7 8DQ | 20 Aug 2026 | Detached | £320,000 |
| 50, Linden Park SP7 8QZ | 19 Aug 2026 | Detached | £575,000 |
| 19, Greenstone Road SP7 8FL | 19 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £284,000 |
| 23, Blackmore Road SP7 8RD | 7 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £220,000 |
| 65, Linden Park SP7 8RN | 3 Aug 2026 | Detached | £435,000 |
| 4, St Johns Close Donhead St Mary, SP7 9NB | 3 Aug 2026 | Detached | £345,000 |
| Waterloo Lodge Sherstock, SP7 9PT | 30 Jul 2026 | Detached | £340,000 |
| Hunnystone House, 11, The Knapp SP7 8LH | 28 Jul 2026 | Detached | £595,000 |
| 9, Breach Lane SP7 8LE | 28 Jul 2026 | Detached | £705,000 |
| 27, Thomas Hardy Drive SP7 8SP | 27 Jul 2026 | Terraced | £200,000 |
| 7, Trinity Road SP7 8FZ | 24 Jul 2026 | Terraced | £285,000 |
| 41, Salisbury Street SP7 8EL | 24 Jul 2026 | Semi-detached | £365,000 |
| Church Cottage Hartgrove, SP7 0JY | 16 Jul 2026 | Detached | £905,000 |
| 22, Pound Lane SP7 8RZ | 15 Jul 2026 | Terraced | £195,000 |
| 18, Yeatmans Close SP7 8LU | 15 Jul 2026 | Detached | £412,500 |
| 31, Jeanneau Close SP7 8PQ | 13 Jul 2026 | Flat/maisonette | £110,000 |
| 5, Allen Road SP7 8GB | 10 Jul 2026 | Detached | £279,000 |
| Peace Rose Cottage, 5, The Bartons SP7 8LN | 9 Jul 2026 | Terraced | £210,000 |
| 11, Heathfields Way SP7 9JZ | 7 Jul 2026 | Detached | £193,000 |
Nearby towns
- Sturminster Newton house prices 12 km · median £315,000
- Templecombe house prices 15 km · median £235,000
- Blandford Forum house prices 16 km · median £340,000
- Wincanton house prices 16 km · median £275,000
- Warminster house prices 19 km · median £288,250
- Bruton house prices 22 km · median £390,000
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Shaftesbury house prices: questions answered
What is the average house price in Shaftesbury?
Over the last 12 months the median sold price in Shaftesbury was £295,000 and the mean (average) was £366,340, based on 877 sales recorded by HM Land Registry (excluding 'other' sales such as commercial property).
Are house prices in Shaftesbury going up or down?
In the 12 months to August 2026 the median sold price in Shaftesbury was £300,000, down 2.2% on the previous 12 months (£306,838). Medians also move with the mix of homes sold, so treat short-term changes with care.
How much do different types of home cost in Shaftesbury?
Average sold prices in Shaftesbury over the last 12 months: detached £513,949 (373 sales), semi-detached £312,586 (180 sales), terraced £239,221 (254 sales), flats £179,279 (70 sales).
What are the most and least expensive areas of Shaftesbury?
Among areas of Shaftesbury with at least five sales in the last 12 months, Bedchester had the highest average sold price (£1,135,542) and Guys Marsh the lowest (£132,143).
How many homes have sold in Shaftesbury recently?
877 homes sold in Shaftesbury in the last 12 months. The most common were detached homes (43% of sales).
Figures are calculated from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and exclude sales recorded as "other" property types. They are not valuations.