Houses for sale in Shaftesbury, SP7, Dorset
There are 63 results for Shaftesbury, SP7, Dorset. Property prices in Shaftesbury, SP7 range from £70k to £839k with an average price of £313k.
Properties for sale in Shaftesbury, SP7, Dorset
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Property market in Shaftesbury
What's for sale
65 homes · share, count and typical priceHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical pricePrice bands
65 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes for sale | 63% | 14% |
| Typical asking price | £300k | £150k |
| Average bedrooms | 3.3 | 1.4 |
| Typical time to sell | 3 months | 7 months |
| Typical sold price | £290k | £145k |
| Gross rental yield | 4.9% | 7.3% |
Asking prices over time
typical asking price of the homes first listed each quarter · +8.1% since 2024 Q4Prices in and around Shaftesbury
typical asking price, cheapest first- Shaftesbury £290k
- Cann £350k
Schools in Shaftesbury
2 primary · 1 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding- Shaftesbury School secondary · Good
- Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School primary · Good
- The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury primary · Good
Based on 65 homes for sale on Houses now, 515 listings that left the market in the last 12 months, the asking prices of the homes listed over the last two years. Sold prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Aug 2025 to Jul 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated October 2026.
Frequently asked questions about buying in Shaftesbury
What is the average house price in Shaftesbury?
The average home for sale in Shaftesbury is priced at £305,000. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £290,000. This is based on the 65 homes for sale on Houses right now.
How much does a 2 or 3 bedroom home cost in Shaftesbury?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Shaftesbury costs £249,000 and a 3-bedroom home £300,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £51,000. 1-bedroom homes start at around £150,000, and 4-bedroom homes are about £413,000.
What price range should I expect in Shaftesbury?
Most homes in Shaftesbury are priced between £71,000 and £704,000, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £150,000, and one in five £400,000 or more.
How many homes are for sale in Shaftesbury?
There are 65 homes for sale in Shaftesbury on Houses right now, plus 17 already under offer. 30 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are house prices going up in Shaftesbury?
No, they are falling. Homes put up for sale in Shaftesbury over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £290,000, 3.3% lower than the year before (£300,000). By size, 2-bedroom homes are up 3% and 4-bedroom homes are down 9%.
How long does it take to sell a home in Shaftesbury?
Homes usually sell or come off the market within about 3 months. About 18% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 6 months. Houses go faster, in about 3 months against about 7 months for flats.
What do homes actually sell for in Shaftesbury?
In the year to July 2026, 156 homes sold in Shaftesbury at a typical price of £275,000, according to HM Land Registry. Houses sold for about £290,000 and flats for about £145,000. Asking prices today are a little higher, at £290,000, as sellers usually ask above what homes finally sell for.
What rental yield can I get in Shaftesbury?
About 7.3% gross for flats and 4.9% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Shaftesbury over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes are for sale in Shaftesbury?
Semi-detached houses are the most common, about a quarter of homes for sale in Shaftesbury. Detached houses come next, followed by flats and apartments. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £150,000, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £550,000.
Where are the cheapest places to buy near Shaftesbury?
Of the areas around Shaftesbury, Cann is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £350,000. Shaftesbury itself is £290,000.
Are homes in Shaftesbury freehold or leasehold?
About 7 in 10 homes for sale in Shaftesbury are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats. There are 7 new-build homes on the market too.
What are the schools like in Shaftesbury?
There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in Shaftesbury. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding.