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Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
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Shaftesbury is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 7,314. Elevation: 679 ft (207 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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About Shaftesbury
Shaftesbury is a town and civil parish in Dorset, England. It is on the A30 road, 20 miles west of Salisbury and 23 miles north-northeast of Dorchester, near the border with Wiltshire. It is the only significant hilltop settlement in Dorset, being built about 215 metres above sea level on a greensand hill on the edge of Cranborne Chase.
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| Population | 7,314 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.0053°, -2.1933° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.8 inches (1,087 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.1 inches (15 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $47,577 |
| Median Age | 51.5 years |
About Shaftesbury
Shaftesbury is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 7,314. The city sits at an elevation of 679 feet (207 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Shaftesbury vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Shaftesbury vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $47,577 |
| 37% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,577 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $915 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.0% |
| 11% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 666 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 53.9% |
| Public Transit | 1.6% |
| Work from Home | 28.2% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $424,950 |
| 51% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,189 |
| 2% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 71.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.7% |
| Housing Units | 2,926 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 229 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Area | 1,308.1 sq mi (3,388.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.0053°N, 2.1933°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND | Avalanche | 0.4 m | — | 80 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
Shaftesbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.9").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 31.5% |
| 7% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 49.1% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1,308.1 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 53.9% |
| Public Transit | 1.6% |
| Work from Home | 28.2% |
Schools in Shaftesbury
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorset Centre of Excellence | — | — | — | — |
| The Abbey CofE VA Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Shaftesbury School | — | — | — | — |
| Ludwell Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Shaftesbury
29 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUL RADIO Only Classic Soul | 50s, 60s | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| SWU FM | dnb, drum and bass | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Serenade Radio | easy listening | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Heart Bristol | pop music | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Xtra Hot | bournemouth, community | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Noods Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Serenade Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| BCfm 93.2 | bristol, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BBC Radio Bristol | bbc, bristol | UNKNOWN | |
| BFBS Blandford | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| BFBS Salisbury Plain | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Bournemouth One | pop | AAC | |
| Hot Gold | 70s, 80s | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Frome FM 96.6 | community radio, frome | MP3 120 kbps | |
| Weymouth Rocks (Medium Bitrate) | punk, rock | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Ujima Radio | african music, blues | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Wimborne | community radio station | MP3 320 kbps | |
| CruiseOne Radio | electronic, indie | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Crystal Love Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Forest FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Alfred | community news | MP3 160 kbps | |
| WIDE Radio | club, dance | MP3 | |
| Grey Clay Radio | ambient, dark ambient | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Somervalley fm | community radio, local station | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Ninesprings | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| State of the Art Radio | — | MP3 | |
| Naim Radio | classical, electronica | OGG 160 kbps | |
| Naim Jazz | jazz | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Naim Classical | classical, orchestral | OGG 128 kbps |
Museums in Shaftesbury
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blandford Fashion Museum | ||||
| Blandford Town Museum | ||||
| Bugad Classic Bikes | ||||
| Frome Museum | ||||
| Gillingham Museum | ||||
| Gold Hill Museum | ||||
| Mere Museum | ||||
| Museum of East Dorset | ||||
| Royal Signals Museum | ||||
| Shaftsbury Abbey Museum | ||||
| Stour Micro Museum | ||||
| Sturminster Museum | ||||
| Visit Hillbrush |
Libraries in Shaftesbury
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blandford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Broadstone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Colehill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Corfe Mullen Children's Centre and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Frome Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gillingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library and Museum | 0.0 | |||||
| Lytchett Matravers Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mere Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shaftesbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stalbridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sturminster Newton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Warminster Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wimborne Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Shaftesbury
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Place |
Hotels in Shaftesbury
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Shaftesbury
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Shaftesbury
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Shaftesbury
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Shaftesbury
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Shaftesbury
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Shaftesbury
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Shaftesbury
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorset Piddle Brewery | ||||
| Hall & Woodhouse Brewery | ||||
| Wayland's Sixpenny Brewery |
Ski Resorts Near Shaftesbury
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warmwell Snowsport Centre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| South Wilts Ski Club | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Shaftesbury
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Airport | BRS | Large Airport |
| Bournemouth Airport | BOH | Medium Airport |
| MoD Boscombe Down | — | Medium Airport |
| RAF Brize Norton | BZZ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Fairford | FFD | Medium Airport |
| RNAS Yeovilton | YEO | Medium Airport |
| Aston Down Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Avon Lane Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Badminton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bagber Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Batchley Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club | — | Small Airport |
| Biss Brook Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bossington Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bowden Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bowerchalke Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bowerswaine Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bowldown Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club | — | Small Airport |
| Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Charlton Park Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Charmy Down Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chase Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Clench Common Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Clutton Hill Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Compton Abbas Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Cotswold Airport | GBA | Small Airport |
| Craysmarsh Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Curry Rivel Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Denford Manor Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Deptford Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Devizes Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Dorset Gliding Club (Eyres Field) | — | Small Airport |
| Draycot Farm Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Edington Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Farley Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Freshwater Fruit Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Garston Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Godney Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Great House Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Greenhill Down Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Gutchpool Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Halesland Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Hamilton House Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Henstridge Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hermitage Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Shaftesbury
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ludwell Post Office | |
| Shaftesbury Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shaftesbury
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bell Street United Church | |
| Friends Meeting House | |
| Kingdom Hall | |
| St Edward | |
| St James | |
| St John the Baptist | |
| St John the Evangelist | |
| St Mary's | |
| St Peter’s Church | |
| St Thomas |
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What is the population of Shaftesbury?
Shaftesbury has a population of 7,314 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 1,308.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.4% female and 48.6% male.
Is Shaftesbury expensive to live in?
The median household income is $47,577, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $424,950 (51% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,189 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Shaftesbury?
Shaftesbury has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 42.8 inches, with 6.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Shaftesbury?
Shaftesbury has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $915. There are 666 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Shaftesbury?
The median home value in Shaftesbury is $424,950. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,189. The homeownership rate is 71.4%.
How are the schools in Shaftesbury?
31.5% of adults in Shaftesbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 49.1% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Shaftesbury?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Shaftesbury is 2.9% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.4% Asian. 97.7% of residents speak only English at home. 7.1% of the population are military veterans. 5.1% of residents have a disability.