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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

RG249QX

Condor Way

RG249UL

Carter Drive

RG249XW

Magdalen Gardens

RG249QW

Oriel Drive

RG249UB

Aldermaston Road

RG265QB

Tubb's Lane

RG225YS

Priestley Road

RG244DL

London Road

RG249AP

St. Cross Road

RG249QE

St Anne Gardens

RG249SJ

Julius Close

RG249SU

Highpath Way

RG249SW

Basswood Drive

RG249TD

Sorting Lane

RG265HS

Ramsdell Road

RG244AL

London Road

RG249FS

Marston Walk

RG249GF

Charlbury Lane

RG249NZ

University College Walk

RG249TY

Park Prewett Road

RG265SE

Deans Lane

RG244FW

London Road

RG244QY

Sherborne St John & Rooksdown

RG244SJ

Sherborne St John & Rooksdown

RG249QD

Wallingford Road

RG265PX

Old Chapel Lane

RG249NG

Hutchins Way

RG249RZ

Cleeve Road

RG249TJ

Benham Road

RG265HR

Ramsdell Road

RG249LG

Weybrook Court

RG249LU

Monk Sherborne Road

RG249PZ

Vyne Meadow

RG249TQ

Wheeler Way

RG249XQ

Leader Close

RG265PU

Tubb's Lane

RG249AT

Benfield Drive

RG249FR

Banbury Way

RG249GS

Highpath Court

RG249XH

Keble Road

RG265HB

West End

RG265QA

White Hart Lane

RG244DR

London Road

RG249FY

Moths Grace

RG249JB

Bournefield

RG249NE

Dollery Way

RG249SG

Vitellius Gardens

RG249UZ

Graphite Close

RG265YR

Priestley Road

RG249LL

Chineham Lane

RG249UE

Aldermaston Road

RG265PT

Beals Pightle

RG244DA

London Road

RG244SR

Sherborne St John & Rooksdown

RG249AF

Netherfield Place

RG249GX

Cutting Drive

RG249JL

Elm Road

RG249JQ

Spring Close

RG249TB

Pillar Box Gardens

RG249UR

Gibbons Place

RG265DH

Vyne Road

RG238TH

Kingsclere Road

RG244RH

Sherborne St John & Rooksdown

RG249TZ

Aldermaston Road

RG265HJ

Ramsdell Road

RG249FE

Faringdon Court

RG249NJ

Aldermaston Road

RG249RQ

Aldermaston Road

RG249TE

Post Corner

RG249XG

St Catherine Road

RG249YQ

Fairway Road

RG244AG

London Road

RG244AW

London Road

RG249EU

Old Barn Mews

RG249RG

Park Prewett Road

RG265HP

Stokes Lane

RG265RH

Kingsclere Road

RG244GH

Priestley Road

RG265HH

Ramsdell Road

RG265SH

Baughurst Road

RG244DY

London Road

RG249GL

Easter Square

RG249TA

Park Prewett Road

RG249YR

Stymie Close

RG244DJ

London Road

RG244DN

London Road

RG244PR

Priestley Road

RG249HJ

Kestrel Court

RG249TN

Spire Close

RG265PR

Monk Sherborne Road

RG249HS

Kiln Road

RG249LS

Kiln Road

RG244PQ

Priestley Road

RG249FB

Pemberley Place

RG249LB

West End

RG249LD

Bucklebury Way

RG249LF

West End

RG249LT

Dancers Meadow

RG249NH

Barron Place

RG249SY

Balsan Close

Data Sources

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