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Sherborne St John & Rooksdown

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About

Sherborne St John & Rooksdown is a ward situated to the north of Basingstoke, characterised by a mix of residential development and open countryside. The area includes the historic village of Sherborne St John, with its conservation area and 13th-century church, alongside the more modern Rooksdown neighbourhood. Housing consists primarily of detached and semi-detached homes, with local amenities centred on village life.

The ward is defined by its rural edges, containing farmland and sections of the River Loddon. A notable local landmark is The Vyne, a historic Tudor house and estate managed by the National Trust, with extensive gardens and a nature reserve. Transport links are provided by the A340 road, connecting residents to Basingstoke town centre and wider employment areas.

Area overview

On average Sherborne St John & Rooksdown has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 34.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown is £68,487 per year. There are 4 schools in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Sherborne St John & Rooksdown is home to around 12,136 people, with a population density of about 408.7 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
34%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sherborne St John & Rooksdown Population
12,136
Population density
408.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
64.11(+103%)
Public order
11.62(+90%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.23(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.08(+25%)
Other theft
5.11(-8%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,461
69.74%
Other White
995
8.2%
Indian
784
6.46%
African
405
3.34%
Other Asian
365
3.01%
Total population: 12,133

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,139
44.94%
Level 3 (A level)
1,681
18.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,287
13.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
814
8.84%
No qualifications
772
8.38%
Total 16+ residents: 9,211

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,076
43.35%
Other social rented
934
19.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
714
14.91%
Owns outright
674
14.07%
Shared ownership
278
5.8%
Total households: 4,789

Property prices in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown

Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £367,000 in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £1,413,100.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sherborne St John & Rooksdown 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 St John & Rooksdown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached33£530,000
Flats31£220,000
Semi-Detached33£390,000
Terraced48£346,250

10 years median price trend in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown.

All postcodes in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown

RG249US

Carter Drive

RG244AB

London Road

RG244SG

Sherborne St John & Rooksdown

RG248BW

Priestley Road

RG249RN

Knowle Road

RG249SQ

Domitian Gardens

RG249NS

Lady Margaret Hall Way

RG249YS

Bloxham Close

RG249ZE

Jennings Way

RG244XG

Priestley Road

RG249FT

Aldermaston Road

RG249NQ

Loader Drive

RG249QT

Brambleside Bank

RG249QZ

Blackmoor Drive

RG249ZW

Miles Road

RG265GD

Monk Sherborne Road

RG265RF

Ewhurst Road

RG244FT

London Road

RG249AB

Raghill Close

RG249JH

The Severals

RG249JP

Priestley Road

RG249RB

Northbrook Crescent

RG249RE

Canadian Way

RG249ST

Trenchmead Gardens

RG249TG

Penny Black Lane

RG244AN

London Road

RG249JS

Barron Place

RG249WW

Stoneham Way

RG265SF

Silvers Close

RG269EJ

Sherborne St John & Rooksdown

RG214WN

Priestley Road

RG244FN

London Road

RG249BU

Midgham Close

RG249GZ

Priestley Road

RG249QA

Tubb Way

RG249RL

Elder Road

RG249ZF

Wix Road

RG265JA

Aldermaston Road

RG265ZG

Sherborne St John & Rooksdown

RG249GW

Sheepwash Court

RG249NB

Park Prewett

RG249QG

Kidlington Road

RG249TH

Mailing Way

RG249YN

Mulligan Way

RG265HL

Ramsdell Road

RG265HW

Ramsdell Road

RG265SJ

Sherborne St John & Rooksdown

RG249AW

Don Allen Drive

RG249JD

Cranes Road

RG249JX

Elm Road

RG249RR

Idsworth Court

RG249HR

Dark Lane

RG249JA

Elm Road

RG249JY

Aldermaston Road

RG249LP

Sherborne Road

RG249XX

Munday Way

RG249XY

Shetland Road

RG265TB

Basingstoke Road

RG265ED

New Road

RG244LY

Priestley Road

RG248LG

Priestley Road

RG249GH

Owen Way

RG249GP

Eynsham Walk

RG249NY

Green Templeton Close

RG249SR

Speckled Wood Road

RG249WB

West Siding

RG249YL

Torque Close

RG249YT

Marston Walk

RG244RZ

Sherborne St John & Rooksdown

RG244SS

Sherborne St John & Rooksdown

RG244UJ

Priestley Road

RG249LJ

Cranes Road

RG249QH

Blackmoor Drive

RG249YP

Balata Way

RG265RD

Basingstoke Road

RG244AJ

London Road

RG244SE

Sherborne St John & Rooksdown

RG249GJ

The Spinney

RG249HW

St Anne Gardens

RG249UQ

Blackmoor Drive

RG249XJ

Battle Mews

RG249YG

Sherborne St John & Rooksdown

RG244PH

Priestley Road

RG244PW

Priestley Road

RG244AU

London Road

RG244DF

London Road

RG244NB

Priestley Road

RG249AD

Trinity Way

RG249NT

Rooksdown Lane

RG265HX

Salters Heath

RG244DU

London Road

RG244AZ

Priestley Road

RG249GD

Spinney Mews

RG249SE

Sherborne St John & Rooksdown

RG244ST

Sherborne St John & Rooksdown

RG249GY

Pumphouse Way

RG249HT

Sherborne St John & Rooksdown

RG249JF

Spring Close

RG249NF

Hasker Road

RG249NW

Parcel Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.