Side-by-side comparison of SP7 Shaftesbury and SP8 Gillingham covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
SP8 is the more affordable option at £282,500 median vs £300,000 in SP7. SP8 has lower recorded crime (651 vs 1,007 offences over 13 months). SP8 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | SP7 Shaftesbury | SP8 Gillingham |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £300,000 | £282,500 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,765 | £2,765 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,007 | 651 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 43.5 | 55.1 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 68.5 | 79.0 |
| EPC Median Score | 70.0 | 69.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.