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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 very low crime levels, with around 35 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
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
19.79(+31%)
Violence and sexual offences
18.72(-43%)
Shoplifting
7.14(+7%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.96(-39%)
Other theft
3.86(-31%)
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 166 recent sales, the median property price is £328,750 in Sherborne area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £1,365,000.

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
Detached51£595,000
Flats24£176,250
Semi-Detached37£317,000
Terraced54£267,250

10 years median price trend in Sherborne

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

All postcodes in Sherborne

DT93GA

Calders Garden

DT94EQ

Brickkiln Lane

DT94RW

Sandford Orcas Road

DT93FB

Horsecastles

DT93FE

Old Market Yard

DT93HF

Horsecastles

DT93HR

Old Market Yard

DT93JL

Newland

DT93PB

Acreman Place

DT94BY

Mulberry Gardens

DT94DH

Antelope Place

DT94DZ

Mccreery Road

DT94FE

Twelve Acres

DT96EB

Bradford Road

DT94DG

Old Farm

DT93EX

Lower Acreman Street

DT93HQ

Half Acres

DT96AB

The Gardens

DT96AZ

Clanfield

DT96BS

Bradford Road

DT93AJ

The Avenue

DT93PD

Acreman Street

DT94AN

Harbour Road

DT93EP

Westbury

DT93NX

Acreman Street

DT93RU

Oborne Road

DT96AN

Leet Court

DT96EU

Pitmans Way

DT96SX

Noake Road

DT93DB

Long Street

DT93ED

Long Street

DT93EJ

Westbury

DT93JN

North Road

DT93LP

Pageant Drive

DT93RW

Castle Road

DT94FL

Portman Place

DT94HZ

Quarr Drive

DT96BE

Clanfield

DT96DF

St Catherines Way

DT99EZ

Sherborne East

DT96DW

Horsecastles Lane

DT93AH

The Avenue

DT93JD

Higher Cheap Street

DT94FT

Granville Way

DT94RJ

Red Hole Lane

DT96DH

Wynnes Rise

DT93AF

Newland Garden

DT93DT

Newland

DT94BW

Sheeplands Lane

DT96EQ

Mildenhall Road

DT93DS

Oborne Road

DT93LX

South Street

DT93NG

South Street

DT93NR

Digby Road

DT94AD

Clarence Villas

DT94JA

Quarr Lane

DT96AT

South Court

DT96BW

Bradford Road

DT93AS

Newland

DT94HD

Coldharbour

DT93EY

Durrant Close

DT93FD

Castleton Court

DT93PJ

Acreman Street

DT94BH

Yeovil Road

DT96AW

Westbridge Park

DT93DG

East Mill Lane

DT93EQ

Long Street

DT93HG

Bensly Close

DT93QJ

Bradford Road

DT93QX

Bradford Road

DT94AP

Admirals Close

DT94EW

Greenhill

DT96BT

Bradford Road

DT93QF

Westbury

DT93RG

Millers Court

DT93RQ

Westbury

DT93TA

Powys Green

DT94EE

Quarr Drive

DT96AU

Littlefield

DT96EG

Lenthay Road

DT93QL

Bradford Road

DT93AB

Hound Street

DT93AG

Newland

DT93RS

Earls Close

DT93SG

Miller Way

DT94BQ

Yeovil Road

DT94ED

Queens Terrace

DT94EL

Albany Close

DT94GE

Batten Drive

DT96AR

South Avenue

DT93PX

Cheap Street

DT94EF

Bristol Road

DT96AX

Littlefield

DT96BL

Kenelm Close

DT94HF

Greenhill

DT93EZ

Horsecastles

DT93NL

Digby Road

DT93FF

Parsons Yard

DT93QU

Bradford Road

DT96BP

Bradford Road

Data Sources

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