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Sherborne West

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About

Sherborne West is a ward located in the historic market town of Sherborne, Dorset. The area is known for its mix of residential and rural landscapes, with a blend of older cottages and modern housing developments. Sherborne West includes parts of the town centre, offering easy access to local shops, schools, and amenities. The ward is bordered by open countryside, providing a balance between urban convenience and natural surroundings.

The area is home to several notable landmarks, including Sherborne Abbey and Sherborne Castle. Transport links are convenient, with the A30 road running nearby and Sherborne railway station connecting the town to other parts of Dorset and beyond. The ward has a strong sense of community, with local events and activities often centred around the town's historic character. Green spaces, such as the Sherborne Castle grounds, offer recreational opportunities for residents.

Area overview

On average Sherborne West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Sherborne West is £42,776 per year. There are 4 schools in Sherborne West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
14.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sherborne West Population
5,972
Population density
1,653.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,500
92.1%
Other White
175
2.93%
Irish
45
0.75%
Chinese
45
0.75%
White and Asian (mixed)
40
0.67%
Total population: 5,972

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
972
39.24%
Other social rented
482
19.46%
Owns with a mortgage
482
19.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
391
15.79%
Other forms of private rent
84
3.39%
Total households: 2,477

Property prices in Sherborne West

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Sherborne West area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sherborne West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£500,000
Flats14£142,500
Semi-Detached19£260,000
Terraced22£255,000

10 years median price trend in Sherborne West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sherborne West.

All postcodes in Sherborne West

DT93AU

Old School Place

DT93BP

Sherborne

DT93JU

Hospital Lane

DT93LZ

South Street

DT93NU

Acreman Place

DT93NZ

Acreman Street

DT93QN

Bradford Road

DT93QY

Westbury

DT94AZ

Yeovil Road

DT94FQ

Kearvell Place

DT96DY

Midleaze

DT96FH

Sherborne

DT93PE

Acreman Street

DT93QQ

Bradford Road

DT93QZ

Westbury

DT93RB

Westbury

DT93RE

Westbury

DT96DE

St Catherine's Crescent

DT96DZ

Wydford Close

DT93AR

Abbey Road

DT93HY

Higher Cheap Street

DT93LE

Abbey Road

DT93LW

Pageant Drive

DT93NP

Digby Road

DT93QH

Bradford Road

DT93QW

Bradford Road

DT96BD

Littlefield

DT96EX

Bradford Road

DT93AP

Abbey Road

DT93HD

Horsecastles

DT93HW

Richmond Close

DT93LD

Abbey Road

DT93LR

Gas House Hill

DT94ER

Amors Drove

DT96AQ

Lenthay Road

DT96BA

Clanfield

DT93HP

Richmond Green

DT93RA

Westbury

DT94BE

Barton Gardens

DT96DJ

Spring Field Crescent

DT96SW

Bradford Road

DT93HL

Richmond Close

DT93JE

Back Lane

DT93RF

Westbury

DT96BX

Horncastles Lane

DT93AZ

Cheap Street

DT93PL

Cornhill

DT93PN

Acreman Street

DT94BG

Bradford Road

DT96AE

Lenthay Close

DT96BG

Westbridge Park

DT96BH

Horncastles Lane

DT94GD

Sherborne

DT93EL

Westbury

DT93FA

Bensly Close

DT93GF

Digby Road

DT93LG

Abbey Close

DT93PW

Sherborne

DT93QR

Bradford Road

DT94FD

Carpenters

DT96AP

South Avenue

DT96DD

St Catherine's Crescent

DT96DX

Askwith Close

DT96FD

Horncastles Lane

DT93BQ

Cheap Street

DT93HH

Wingfield Road

DT93LU

South Street

DT93NY

Acreman Street

DT93PP

Digby Road

DT93HS

Horsecastles

DT93NQ

Pageant Drive

DT93RD

Westbury

DT94FB

Amors Drove

DT96AH

Honeycombe Rise

DT93PG

Acreman Street

DT93PQ

Acreman Street

DT94GA

Sherborne

DT93JF

Cheap Street

DT93NH

Gas House Hill

DT96DS

Gainsborough Drive

DT93ER

Dalwoods

DT93HE

Horncastles Lane

DT93LY

South Street

DT96AA

Lenthay Close

DT96AS

South Avenue

DT96BY

Ridgeway

DT93NT

Lower Acreman Street

DT94FA

Stafford Road

DT96AY

Westfield

DT93EN

Westbury

DT93LL

Half Moon Street

DT93LQ

Abbey Close

DT94BB

Acreman Street

DT94FP

Kearvell Place

DT96AJ

Hunts Mead

DT96AL

Hill Brow

DT96DG

St Mary's Road

DT96DR

Gainsborough Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.