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Sherborne Rural

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About

Sherborne Rural ward is located in the county of Dorset, covering a mix of farmland, villages, and open countryside. The area includes settlements such as Oborne, Castleton, and Poyntington, each with their own distinct character. The landscape is shaped by rolling hills, small woodlands, and the River Yeo, which flows through parts of the ward. Agriculture remains a key part of the local economy, with arable and dairy farming common in the area.

The ward is part of the larger Sherborne community, with many residents commuting to the nearby market town for work and services. Historic features, such as medieval churches and traditional stone cottages, can be found in the villages. Public footpaths and bridleways provide access to the surrounding countryside, making it popular for walking and outdoor activities. The area has a quiet, rural atmosphere, with limited development preserving its agricultural heritage.

Area overview

On average Sherborne Rural has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Sherborne Rural is £47,980 per year. There are 4 schools in Sherborne Rural: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sherborne Rural Population
4,952
Population density
45.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,740
95.66%
Other White
85
1.72%
Irish
25
0.5%
Other Asian
16
0.32%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
16
0.32%
Total population: 4,955

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,043
47.71%
Owns with a mortgage
503
23.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
348
15.92%
Other social rented
178
8.14%
Other forms of private rent
84
3.84%
Total households: 2,186

Property prices in Sherborne Rural

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £457,500 in Sherborne Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sherborne Rural in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sherborne Rural over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached29£481,011
Semi-Detached9£320,000
Terraced6£328,500

10 years median price trend in Sherborne Rural

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sherborne Rural.

All postcodes in Sherborne Rural

DT96AD

Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton

DT96QP

Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton

DT96RB

Morston

DT96RF

Back Lane

DT96SP

Churchwell Close

DT94LD

Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton

DT94LE

Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton

DT94QL

Crossfields

DT94RD

Compton Acres

DT95JQ

Tut Hill

DT95LN

Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton

DT96PU

Eastfield

DT96QD

Pound Road

DT94SE

Dark Lane

DT95GF

Broke Lane

BA215BU

Compton Road

DT94JX

Crackmore

DT94LF

Furlong Lane

DT95HX

Humpy Lane

DT95JW

Clotfurlong Lane

DT95LF

Crouch Lane

DT95LY

Holt Lane

DT95NH

Giles Lane

DT96FE

Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton

DT96PT

Lenthay Road

DT96RE

Clifton Road

DT96SF

North Street

DT94SQ

Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton

DT94RS

Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton

DT95LQ

Fosters Hill

DT95QA

Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine

DT96PS

New Road

DT96RG

The Cross

DT95AB

Pinford Lane

DT94PZ

Checcombe Lane

DT94SL

Mill Lane

DT94SU

Ham Lane

DT95HR

Folke Lane

DT95NA

Holt Lane

DT96RP

Farm Road

DT96RN

Manor Close

DT94AY

Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton

DT94LB

Higher Boyston Lane

DT94QJ

Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton

DT94RU

Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton

DT94RY

Shiller's Lane

DT94SJ

Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton

DT94SZ

Checcombe Lane

DT95JB

Haydon Hollow

DT95NL

Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton

DT95JS

Caphays Drove

DT95NB

Curtis Court

DT95NQ

Giles Lane

DT96PZ

Pound Road

DT96QZ

Blackbirds

DT96RW

Bishop's Lane

DT95DX

Sherborne Road

DT95FP

Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton

DT95HT

Munden's Lane

DT95JZ

Cornford Hill

DT95QD

Locks Lane

DT95QR

Old Rectory Lane

DT96SH

Wessex Drive

BA215BY

Sherborne Road

DT94QU

Compton Road

DT94RN

Clatcombe Lane

DT94RP

Moorway Lane

DT94SY

Ham Lane

DT95JR

Down Lane

DT95LX

Caphays Drove

DT95NJ

Milburn Lane

DT95NW

Curtis Court

DT95PL

Boys Hill Drove

DT95PZ

Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine

DT96QG

Grange Park

DT96RT

Westbury

DT96SR

Gifle View

DT94PS

Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton

DT94PY

Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton

DT94QZ

Western Street

DT95GL

Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine

DT95LB

Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton

DT95PN

Broke Lane

DT96RR

Bishop's Lane

DT96SS

Gifle View

DT94QD

Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton

DT94RQ

Lower Farm

DT94RT

Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton

DT95DY

London Road

DT95HZ

Ashcombe Lane

DT95JG

Holt Hill

DT95LD

Stock Hill Lane

DT95LZ

Holt Lane

DT95NR

New Road

DT96PX

Grange Park

DT96SQ

Back Lane

DT94TA

Granary Orchard

DT95QF

Newland Lane

DT96RJ

Westbury

DT94QG

Folly Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.