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Shaftesbury
City in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, United Kingdom
Overview
Shaftesbury is a picturesque hilltop town in Dorset, famed for its medieval streets, stunning countryside views, and the iconic Gold Hill. With a rich history dating back over a thousand years, the town offers cozy pubs, independent shops, and friendly village life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Population
5,246
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.01°, -2.19°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
83
Traffic Safety
84
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,106
Local Cost
$1,440
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
16.2°C
Winter Avg
5.0°C
Record High
33.0°C
Record Low
-7.9°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
850 mm
Internet Speed
70 Mbps
Upload
16 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
5
Parks
4
Transport
66
Walk Score
66
Footways
131.0
Airport
YEO
Distance
32 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 23 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 82/100.
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