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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

DT94RA

Marl Lane

DT96QJ

Longdown

DT96FF

Pound Road

DT96RH

Mill Lane

DT96SA

North Street

DT96SE

North Street

DT102BD

Peaceful Lane

DT94JY

Crackmore

DT95GD

North Lane

DT95HS

Folke Lane

DT96QQ

Church Road

DT96QW

Digby Crescent

DT96RL

Ambrose Close

DT94SP

Abels Lane

DT94ST

Down Lane

DT95DT

London Road

DT95QQ

Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine

DT95QX

Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton

DT96RQ

Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton

DT94SH

Barrows Lane

DT95JH

Vincents Close

DT95QH

Stock Hill Lane

BA229UZ

Clifton Hill

DT94RR

Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton

DT94SD

Pink Knoll Hollow

DT95HY

Vincents Close

DT96QF

Bembury Lane

DT94LY

Middle Ridge Lane

DT94QX

Compton Acres

DT94RG

Plum Orchard

DT94SB

Dark Lane

DT95JA

Ashcombe Lane

DT95NN

Church Green

DT95NS

Gainsborough Hill

DT96RD

Church Road

BA215BT

Sherborne Road

BA215BZ

Compton Road

DT95AA

Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton

DT94FF

Babylon Hill

DT94NA

Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton

DT94QE

Crossfields

DT94RX

Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton

DT94SF

Rimpton Hill

DT96RY

Higher Westbury

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.