Houses for sale in Shaftesbury, Dorset


House Prices in Shaftesbury

Properties in Shaftesbury have an average house price of £347k and had 661 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Shaftesbury is an area in Dorset with 5,620 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £1.71M.


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Property price trends in Shaftesbury

According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Shaftesbury sold for £366,131 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 7,951 sales logged over the past 31 years.

Prices have continued to climb over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £344,208, that's a rise of roughly 6.4%.

Looking back five years, average prices are up about 11.7% since 2021, a gain of around £38,271 in cash terms.

Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £245,397, so the typical sold price has climbed about 49.2% since then, roughly 4.1% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace eases back to about 3.1%.

Frequently asked questions about Shaftesbury


What is the average price for a property for sale in Shaftesbury?

The average price for a property for sale in Shaftesbury is £347,150. This amount is 12% lower than the average price in Dorset. There are 2,880 property listings for sale in Shaftesbury.


What locations have the most expensive properties for sale in Shaftesbury?

The locations with the most expensive properties for sale in Shaftesbury are The Stours at an average of £595,858, The Beacon at an average of £535,331 and Motcombe And Ham at an average of £463,227.


What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Shaftesbury?

The locations with the most affordable properties for sale in Shaftesbury are Shaftesbury Grosvenor at an average of £248,613, Shaftesbury Town at an average of £251,915 and Shaftesbury Christys at an average of £278,843.


Which train stations are available in or near Shaftesbury?

Some of the train stations available in or near Shaftesbury are Gillingham (Dorset), Tisbury and Templecombe.


Property Price Paid in Shaftesbury by Year

The average sold property price by year was:

Year Average Sold Price Price Change
Sold Properties More information
2026 £366,131
Price increase
6%
19 Properties
2025 £345,152
Price decrease
-1%
207 Properties
2024 £350,239
Price increase
2%
221 Properties
2023 £344,208
Price decrease
-19%
214 Properties
2022 £407,938
Price increase
20%
238 Properties
2021 £327,860
Price increase
3%
275 Properties
2020 £317,038
Price increase
18%
236 Properties
2019 £260,627
Price decrease
-6%
196 Properties
2018 £277,297
Price increase
2%
341 Properties
2017 £272,540
Price increase
10%
251 Properties
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.

Property Price per Property Type in Shaftesbury

Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.

The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:

Property Type Average Sold Price Sold Properties
Semi Detached House £315,102.00 159 Semi Detached Houses
Detached House £532,539.00 215 Detached Houses
Terraced House £240,086.00 212 Terraced Houses
Flat £186,278.00 75 Flats
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.

Transport in Shaftesbury

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