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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 96 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
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
59.41(+87%)
Public order
12.2(+101%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.22(-17%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.23(+43%)
Other theft
4.94(-12%)
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 158 recent sales, the median property price is £365,750 in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,200 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
Detached35£567,500
Flats38£209,000
Semi-Detached36£392,500
Terraced49£340,000

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

RG249NR

Rooksdown Avenue

RG269DW

Priestley Road

RG244AX

London Road

RG249GU

Downside Close

RG249HP

Elm Road

RG253WY

Priestley Road

RG244DG

London Road

RG249UP

Oxford Way

RG249ZW

Miles Road

RG249LW

Bye Crescent

RG249GJ

The Spinney

RG244SE

Sherborne St John & Rooksdown

RG265DX

Vyne Road

RG249RG

Park Prewett Road

RG249GF

Charlbury Lane

RG214WN

Priestley Road

RG244DY

London Road

RG249FB

Pemberley Place

RG249NE

Dollery Way

RG244JB

Priestley Road

RG265PR

Monk Sherborne Road

RG249UN

Hutchins Way

RG249YG

Oak Field Gardens

RG265QB

Tubb's Lane

RG249UB

Aldermaston Road

RG249NZ

University College Walk

RG249FT

Aldermaston Road

RG249YF

Park Prewett Road

RG249HZ

Tyfield

RG249YJ

Dormie Close

RG249TA

Park Prewett Road

RG265TB

Basingstoke Road

RG265HH

Ramsdell Road

RG244DR

London Road

RG249GW

Sheepwash Court

RG249XZ

Sherborne St John & Rooksdown

RG249TH

Mailing Way

RG244ST

Sherborne St John & Rooksdown

RG249JZ

Aldermaston Road

RG249JA

Elm Road

RG244AR

London Road

RG249YZ

Sireburne Close

RG269EF

Priestley Road

RG249SA

Florence Way

RG249QE

St Anne Gardens

RG249AP

St. Cross Road

RG244LX

Priestley Road

RG265SJ

Sherborne St John & Rooksdown

RG249YA

Condor Way

RG244WD

Priestley Road

RG249TN

Spire Close

RG249JF

Spring Close

RG249TB

Pillar Box Gardens

RG249RD

Greenlands Road

RG249RZ

Cleeve Road

RG269EJ

Sherborne St John & Rooksdown

RG249PU

Priestley Road

RG265PY

The Common

RG249HR

Dark Lane

RG249RB

Northbrook Crescent

RG249LH

Monk Sherborne Road

RG249EU

Old Barn Mews

RG244AT

London Road

RG249RE

Canadian Way

RG249NH

Barron Place

RG244PR

Priestley Road

RG249XA

Aldermaston Road

RG249FR

Banbury Way

RG249XT

East Siding

RG244QZ

Priestley Road

RG249LT

Dancers Meadow

RG249GX

Cutting Drive

RG249GH

Owen Way

RG249SY

Balsan Close

RG244UW

Priestley Road

RG249FY

Moths Grace

RG244DZ

London Road

RG249YS

Bloxham Close

RG265HP

Stokes Lane

RG249UH

The Square

RG249QF

Blackmoor Drive

RG244XF

Priestley Road

RG265RD

Basingstoke Road

RG244DA

London Road

RG249YD

Sherborne St John & Rooksdown

RG249RR

Idsworth Court

RG249AT

Benfield Drive

RG249XH

Keble Road

RG244RH

Sherborne St John & Rooksdown

RG265PU

Tubb's Lane

RG249NP

Vickers Business Centre

RG249GP

Eynsham Walk

RG249RJ

Hollies Court

RG265RH

Kingsclere Road

RG249JE

Spring Close

RG249WN

Peggs Way

RG244SL

Sherborne St John & Rooksdown

RG249RF

Watertower Way

RG244UJ

Priestley Road

RG249UQ

Blackmoor Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.