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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

RG249LR

Chineham Lane

RG265EA

Vyne Road

RG265SE

Deans Lane

RG249HT

Sherborne St John & Rooksdown

RG249UA

Aldermaston Road

RG244AY

London Road

RG249LS

Kiln Road

RG214UY

Priestley Road

RG244RZ

Sherborne St John & Rooksdown

RG244DE

London Road

RG249GD

Spinney Mews

RG244PZ

Sherborne St John & Rooksdown

RG249TZ

Aldermaston Road

RG244DL

London Road

RG214ED

Priestley Road

RG249ST

Trenchmead Gardens

RG244SF

Priestley Road

RG249NF

Hasker Road

RG249UE

Aldermaston Road

RG249HU

Vyne Road

RG249GT

Highpath Mews

RG249WP

Peggs Way

RG244AP

London Road

RG249XU

West Siding

RG244XG

Priestley Road

RG265RA

Monk Sherborne Road

RG249ZE

Jennings Way

RG244FT

London Road

RG244LY

Priestley Road

RG249XF

Somerville Gardens

RG265LE

Old Vyne Lane

RG249TF

Parcel Drive

RG248LG

Priestley Road

RG249JX

Elm Road

RG244QU

Sherborne St John & Rooksdown

RG244SJ

Sherborne St John & Rooksdown

RG249NB

Park Prewett

RG249QL

Nuffield Way

RG265ED

New Road

RG249XJ

Battle Mews

RG249FW

Hines Court

RG249JY

Aldermaston Road

RG265HL

Ramsdell Road

RG249GQ

Spoonwood Close

RG248BW

Priestley Road

RG238TH

Kingsclere Road

RG224WJ

Priestley Road

RG249NN

Dinwoodie Drive

RG265PP

Monk Sherborne Road

RG249JW

Gillies Drive

RG249TP

Kew Close

RG244AQ

Priestley Road

RG249WB

West Siding

RG249SW

Basswood Drive

RG249NX

Paice Gardens

RG265HX

Salters Heath

RG244RT

Priestley Road

RG265SF

Silvers Close

RG249QU

Oakenshaw Reach

RG249RH

Aldermaston Road

RG265PS

Monk Sherborne Road

RG244AG

London Road

RG249ZP

Wyeth Road

RG244HQ

Priestley Road

RG249UD

Aldermaston Road

RG249SL

Mill Road

RG249ZD

Clift Close

RG249LX

Sherborne St John & Rooksdown

RG244AB

London Road

RG249US

Carter Drive

RG249JN

Manor Road

RG265DH

Vyne Road

RG249XS

Wadham Gardens

RG244AJ

London Road

RG265HB

West End

RG249TE

Post Corner

RG249NG

Hutchins Way

RG249UG

Aldermaston Road

RG249RA

Priestley Road

RG214UJ

Priestley Road

RG249FD

Aldermaston Road

RG249FP

Oxford Way

RG249JU

Elm Road

RG249YB

Divot Way

RG249GS

Highpath Court

RG249XY

Shetland Road

RG249BU

Midgham Close

RG244JD

Priestley Road

RG249JT

Elm Road

RG244DN

London Road

RG249GR

Shrivenham Walk

RG249AW

Don Allen Drive

RG265HW

Ramsdell Road

RG249LE

West End

RG249JQ

Spring Close

RG249ZF

Wix Road

RG265JA

Aldermaston Road

RG249SE

Sherborne St John & Rooksdown

RG225YS

Priestley Road

RG244XE

Priestley Road

Data Sources

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