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About

Sherborne lies in north-west Dorset on the River Yeo. It is a market town with origins in medieval times; Sherborne Abbey dominates the centre with origins in the 12th century. Many buildings are built of honey-coloured hamstone from Ham Hill, giving streets a consistent appearance. The river runs through Abbey Gardens and alongside school playing fields; small lanes link the market square to residential terraces and almshouses. Independent shops, cafes and a farmers' market provide the town's retail focus.

Within easy walking distance are two castle sites: the ruins of the 12th-century Old Castle on a wooded hill and Sherborne Castle, a 16th-century house set in Capability Brown-designed parkland, with formal gardens often open to the public. The town is home to two historic schools with substantial stone buildings and a programme of concerts and festivals centred on the abbey and civic spaces. The combination of riverside green space, stone architecture and closely sited castle remains defines Sherborne's character.

Area overview

On average Sherborne has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sherborne is £49,062 per year. There are 7 schools in Sherborne: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Sherborne is home to around 10,361 people, with a population density of about 1,550.8 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sherborne Population
10,361
Population density
1,550.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
22.3(+50%)
Violence and sexual offences
21.33(-36%)
Shoplifting
5.98(-10%)
Other theft
4.44(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.34(-33%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,529
91.99%
Other White
347
3.35%
Irish
68
0.66%
White and Asian (mixed)
65
0.63%
Chinese
60
0.58%
Total population: 10,359

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,029
35.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,488
17.44%
No qualifications
1,316
15.42%
Level 3 (A level)
1,275
14.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
699
8.19%
Total 16+ residents: 8,534

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,039
43.41%
Other social rented
834
17.76%
Owns with a mortgage
812
17.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
765
16.29%
Other forms of private rent
143
3.04%
Total households: 4,697

Property prices in Sherborne

Based on 173 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Sherborne area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,000 up to £1,350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sherborne 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats24£158,000
Terraced61£265,000
Semi-Detached38£316,000
Detached50£630,000

10 years median price trend in Sherborne

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

All postcodes in Sherborne

DT93NH

Gas House Hill

DT93AS

Newland

DT94FW

Sheeplands Lane

DT94DS

Mccreery Road

DT93HS

The Old School Place

DT93SB

School Drive

DT96AQ

Lenthay Road

DT94EY

Priestlands Lane

DT99FB

Sherborne East

DT96DN

Springfield Crescent

DT94EQ

Brickkiln Lane

DT93JE

Back Lane

DT93HE

Terrace View

DT96AX

Littlefield

DT94GF

St Aldhelms Place

DT96BD

Littlefield

DT94DF

Coombe

DT96DU

Abbots Way

DT93LF

Abbey Road

DT94HN

Priestlands

DT94HL

Priestlands Lane

DT93DP

East Mill Lane

DT93NP

Digby Road

DT99ER

Cheap Street

DT93HX

The Green

DT93JT

Sunnyside Terrace

DT93PL

Cornhill

DT93DN

St Swithin's Road

DT94BL

Marston Road

DT93RD

Raleigh Place

DT93PH

Acreman Street

DT94EL

Albany Close

DT93HN

Richmond Road

DT94HH

Fairfield Heights

DT94BN

Marston Road

DT93YA

Cheap Street

DT94EX

Priestlands Lane

DT94BY

Mulberry Gardens

DT93QE

George Street

DT96AZ

Clanfield

DT93ET

Dalwoods

DT93EJ

Westbury

DT94AL

Harbour Road

DT96DF

St Catherines Way

DT93BP

Sherborne West

DT93EQ

Long Street

DT93LP

Pageant Drive

DT96AW

Westbridge Park

DT94DW

Simons Road

DT94AB

Coldharbour

DT93DZ

Tinneys Lane

DT94DN

Simons Road

DT99ET

Cheap Street

DT94AX

School View Close

DT96FH

Canon Woods Close

DT93EU

Sherborne West

DT93AZ

Cheap Street

DT96AH

Honeycombe Rise

DT96DH

Wynnes Rise

DT94HU

Kings Road

DT94ED

Queens Terrace

DT93RU

Oborne Road

DT94BE

Barton Gardens

DT94HF

Greenhill

DT93QL

Bradford Road

DT94JN

Cold Harbour

DT94BD

Yeovil Road

DT93DF

Castle Town Way

DT93QT

Bradford Road

DT94HD

Coldharbour

DT93BZ

Long Street

DT96BW

Bradford Road

DT93AB

Hound Street

DT93RB

Westbury

DT93EG

The Maltings

DT94FZ

Clearbrook Close

DT93LD

Abbey Road

DT93HL

Richmond Road

DT94AH

Coldharbour

DT96EB

Bradford Road

DT96AS

South Avenue

DT93PF

Acreman Street

DT96AT

South Court

DT94EN

Marston Road

DT94BS

The Sheeplands

DT93TA

Powys Green

DT93NS

Cooks Lane

DT94FR

Dairy Close

DT93EZ

Horsecastles

DT93AP

Abbey Road

DT94BH

Yeovil Road

DT93QW

Bradford Road

DT93BS

Long Street

DT94AE

Cold Harbour

DT99EP

Cheap Street

DT93AT

Cheap Street

DT93DG

East Mill Lane

DT93LL

Half Moon Street

DT94HB

Coldharbour

DT93JR

Albert Row

Data Sources

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