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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

RG249ZG

Foster Close

RG265RA

Monk Sherborne Road

RG244DG

London Road

RG244JB

Priestley Road

RG244SP

Sherborne St John & Rooksdown

RG249YA

Condor Way

RG214UJ

Priestley Road

RG244AT

London Road

RG244AX

London Road

RG244NU

Priestley Road

RG249AA

Priestley Road

RG249FP

Oxford Way

RG249GA

Crondall Terrace

RG249UD

Aldermaston Road

RG249WD

Hasket Road

RG249WP

Peggs Way

RG249XU

West Siding

RG265EA

Vyne Road

RG244AY

London Road

RG244RT

Priestley Road

RG249WN

Peggs Way

RG249YZ

Sireburne Close

RG249ZQ

Lavers Lea

RG244QS

Sherborne St John & Rooksdown

RG249JZ

Aldermaston Road

RG249UP

Oxford Way

RG249XA

Aldermaston Road

RG265GT

Monk Sherborne Road

RG244SX

Priestley Road

RG249GR

Shrivenham Walk

RG249HU

Vyne Road

RG249JR

Gander Drive

RG249QJ

Trinity Way

RG249RP

Aldermaston Road

RG249XF

Somerville Gardens

RG249YJ

Dormie Close

RG249YU

Wantage Place

RG253WY

Priestley Road

RG265LD

Paddock Field

RG269EF

Priestley Road

RG244PN

Priestley Road

RG249ND

Park Prewett Road

RG249QF

Blackmoor Drive

RG249XS

Wadham Gardens

RG244QU

Sherborne St John & Rooksdown

RG244QZ

Priestley Road

RG244WF

Sherborne St John & Rooksdown

RG249NN

Dinwoodie Drive

RG249SN

Mill Road

RG249YB

Divot Way

RG265PS

Monk Sherborne Road

RG265QD

Sherborne St John & Rooksdown

RG249FW

Hines Court

RG249JE

Spring Close

RG249RH

Aldermaston Road

RG249SD

Nightingale Gardens

RG265RB

Basingstoke Road

RG244LN

Priestley Road

RG244LX

Priestley Road

RG244WD

Priestley Road

RG249TP

Kew Close

RG249YF

Park Prewett Road

RG249YH

Brassie Close

RG265HU

Kiln Lane

RG244QN

Priestley Road

RG249FX

Peggs Way

RG249GQ

Spoonwood Close

RG249HY

Cranes Road

RG249JJ

Manor Road

RG249LH

Monk Sherborne Road

RG244RE

Sherborne St John & Rooksdown

RG244UW

Priestley Road

RG249QY

Blackmoor Drive

RG249XT

East Siding

RG249JU

Elm Road

RG249YX

Smallbone Close

RG265HA

Aldermaston Road

RG269DW

Priestley Road

RG244DZ

London Road

RG244JG

Priestley Road

RG244XF

Priestley Road

RG249FD

Aldermaston Road

RG249LW

Bye Crescent

RG249QR

Rowlands Way

Data Sources

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