Shaftesbury, England
Shaftesbury: town and civil parish in Dorset, England
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Quick Facts about Shaftesbury
| Population | 7,314 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| State | England (United Kingdom) |
| County | Dorset |
| Postal code | SP7 |
| Phone Area Codes | 01747 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 51.0053,-2.1933 |
| Time Zone | UTC±00:00 |
| Local time | 12:35:25 (23rd April 2026) |
Geography
Shaftesbury is located at 51°0'19"N 2°11'36"W (51.0052800, -2.1933300).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3,372 | - | census |
| 1971 | 3,980 | 15.28% | census |
| 1981 | 3,940 | -1.02% | census |
| 1991 | 6,180 | 36.25% | census |
| 2001 | 6,680 | 7.49% | census |
| 2011 | 7,314 | 8.67% | census |
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