The Bluebells, Shaftesbury
House prices, sold prices and local information for SP7 8GW.
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At a glance
13 property sales on The Bluebells, Shaftesbury have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 16 May 2025. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £201,913. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2018; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 46% semi-detached, 38% detached, 15% terraced. Recorded sale prices on The Bluebells range from £188,995 to £307,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on The Bluebells compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Bluebells has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all SP7 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 14 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 6 | £201,913 | 12 Jan 2023 |
| Detached | 5 | £269,597 | 16 May 2025 |
| Terraced | 2 | £190,995 | 22 Nov 2018 |
Sold prices on The Bluebells
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3, The Bluebells SP7 8GW | 16 May 2025 | £307,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, The Bluebells SP7 8GW | 20 Dec 2024 | £268,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, The Bluebells SP7 8GW | 22 Dec 2023 | £315,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, The Bluebells SP7 8GW | 12 Jan 2023 | £250,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, The Bluebells SP7 8GW | 16 Jul 2021 | £192,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, The Bluebells SP7 8GW | 28 Feb 2019 | £244,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, The Bluebells SP7 8GW | 21 Dec 2018 | £190,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, The Bluebells SP7 8GW | 20 Dec 2018 | £193,495 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, The Bluebells SP7 8GW | 20 Dec 2018 | £188,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, The Bluebells SP7 8GW | 20 Dec 2018 | £195,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, The Bluebells SP7 8GW | 30 Nov 2018 | £262,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, The Bluebells SP7 8GW | 22 Nov 2018 | £192,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 7, The Bluebells SP7 8GW | 12 Nov 2018 | £188,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 1, The Bluebells SP7 8GW | 8 Nov 2018 | £264,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3, The Bluebells | £262,995 (Nov 2018) → £307,000 (May 2025) | +17% over 6 yrs |
| 6, The Bluebells | £244,995 (Feb 2019) → £315,000 (Dec 2023) → £268,000 (Dec 2024) | +9% over 6 yrs |
| 2, The Bluebells | £188,995 (Dec 2018) → £250,000 (Jan 2023) | +32% over 4 yrs |
| 4, The Bluebells | £195,995 (Dec 2018) → £192,000 (Jul 2021) | -2% over 3 yrs |
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Schools near The Bluebells
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School 333 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Shaftesbury School 782 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Coombe House School 145 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–19 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury 201 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Port Regis Preparatory School 305 pupils | Other independent school Church of England | 2–13 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Motcombe CofE Primary School 146 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| Ludwell Primary School 89 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.2 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Gillingham (Dorset) station 4.3 mi · 1 hr 26 min walk
- Tisbury station 5.7 mi · 1 hr 54 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Nettlecombe (opp, King Alfred's Way) 4 min walk
- Nettlecombe (SE-bound, King Alfred's Way) 4 min walk
- Imber Road (NW-bound) 5 min walk
- Imber Road (SE-bound) 5 min walk
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Beaufoy Close Shaftesbury · 0.2 mi
- Spar Spar - Latestop Shaftsbury · 0.3 mi
- Lidl Lidl Shaftesbury · 0.4 mi
- Asda Express Asda Ivy Cross Express Petrol · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Shaftesbury Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Boots · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Ivy Cross Dental Surgery · 0.5 mi
- Shaftesbury Dental Practice · 0.7 mi
- Time For Teeth Hmp Guys Marsh · 2.4 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 54.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 18.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 27.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 817 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 28.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 6.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,181 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 79% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 92% |
Share of homes across Dorset with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around The Bluebells
Ethnic group
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95.7% | 97.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.1% | 1.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Religion
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 40.1% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 51.5% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 93.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 9.6% | 6.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 26.6% | 31.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 23.3% | 17.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 19.5% | 15% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.8% | 10.4% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 15.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 6.8% |
| Other qualifications | 1.4% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.2% | 44.9% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 35.8% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 14.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42.5% | 40.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 40% | 31.8% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 11.6% | 13.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 5.9% | 13.7% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Dorset.
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