Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Shaftesbury is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 9,160. Elevation: 679 ft (207 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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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.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,160 |
| Population Density | 7 / 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) |
About Shaftesbury
Shaftesbury is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 9,160. 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Area | 1,308.1 sq mi (3,388.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/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").
Schools in Shaftesbury
5 public schools (OpenStreetMap 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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UFO Sightings Near Shaftesbury
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Shaftesbury.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Shaftesbury, dorset (uk/england) | 2005 | Very bright star/light goes out in milliseconds |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
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What is the population of Shaftesbury?
Shaftesbury has a population of 9,160 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 1,308.1 square miles.
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. Annual rainfall totals 42.8 inches, with 6.1 inches of snow.
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