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Sherborne

About

Sherborne is a historic market town in Dorset, known for its medieval architecture and rich heritage. The town features landmarks like Sherborne Abbey, a striking example of Gothic design, and two castles—the ruins of the Old Castle and the Elizabethan-era New Castle. The surrounding countryside offers rolling hills and quiet lanes, typical of the Dorset landscape.

The town has a mix of independent shops, cafes, and traditional pubs, catering to both locals and visitors. Sherborne School, one of England’s oldest public schools, adds a scholarly atmosphere. Weekly markets and events reflect the town’s long-standing role as a regional hub. The area is well-connected by rail, making it accessible for day trips to nearby towns and the Jurassic Coast.

Area overview

On average Sherborne has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Sherborne is £42,761 per year. There are 7 schools in Sherborne: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
13.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Sherborne

Based on 180 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Sherborne area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £1,500,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £512,500; semi-detached at £317,500; terraced at £265,000; flats at £165,000.

10 years price trend in Sherborne

All postcodes in Sherborne

DT93DJ

Long Street

DT93EN

Westbury

DT93LL

Half Moon Street

DT93LQ

Abbey Close

DT93ND

Ludbourne Road

DT94AG

Cold Harbour

DT94BB

Acreman Street

DT94EA

Castle Town Way

DT94FP

Kearvell Place

DT94HB

Cold Harbour

DT94HU

Kings Road

DT94HX

Kings Crescent

DT96AJ

Hunts Mead

DT96AL

Hill Brow

DT96DG

St Mary's Road

DT96DR

Gainsborough Drive

DT93BH

Abbey Road

DT93HR

Old Market Yard

DT93JL

Newland

DT99FA

Sherborne

DT93EX

Horsecastles

DT93FB

Horsecastles

DT93FE

Old Market Yard

DT93HF

Horsecastles

DT93HQ

Half Acres

DT93PB

Acreman Place

DT94BY

Sherborne

DT94DG

Yeovil Road

DT94DH

Priestlands Lane

DT94DZ

Mccreery Road

DT94FE

Dairy Close

DT96EB

Bradford Road

DT96AB

Lenthay Road

DT96AZ

Clanfield

DT96BS

Bradford Road

DT93AJ

The Avenue

DT93EP

Westbury

DT93NX

Acreman Street

DT93PD

Acreman Street

DT93RU

Crackmore

DT94AN

Harbour Road

DT96AN

Leet Court

DT96EU

Bradford Road

DT96SX

Lenthay Road

DT99EZ

Sherborne

DT93DB

East Mill Lane

DT93AH

The Avenue

DT93ED

Long Street

DT93EJ

Cooks Lane

DT93JD

Higher Cheap Street

DT93JN

North Road

DT93LP

Digby Road

DT93RW

Castle Road

DT94FL

Cold Harbour

DT94FT

Granville Way

DT94HZ

Bristol Road

DT96BE

Clanfield

DT96DF

St Catherine's Way

DT96DW

Horncastles Lane

DT93AF

Newland Garden

DT93DT

Newland

DT94BW

Sheeplands Lane

DT94RJ

Bristol Road

DT96DH

Wynnes Close

DT96EQ

Mildenhall Road

DT94AD

Cold Harbour

DT93NG

South Street

DT93NR

Digby Road

DT93AS

Newland

DT93DS

Long Street

DT93LX

South Street

DT94HD

Cold Harbour

DT94JA

Quarr Lane

DT96AT

Noake Road

DT96BW

Bradford Road

DT96BT

Bradford Road

DT93QJ

Bradford Road

DT93DG

East Mill Lane

DT93EQ

Long Street

DT93EY

Durrant Close

DT93FD

Sherborne

DT93HG

Bensly Close

DT93PJ

Acreman Street

DT93QX

Bradford Road

DT94AP

Admirals Close

DT94BH

Yeovil Road

DT94EW

Greenhill

DT96AW

Abbots Way

DT93TA

Acreman Street

DT93PX

Cheap Street

DT93QF

Westbury

DT93RG

Westbury

DT93RQ

Ottery Lane

DT94EE

Bristol Road

DT94EF

Bristol Road

DT96AU

Littlefield

DT96AX

Littlefield

DT96BL

Kenelm Close

DT96EG

Lenthay Road

DT94GE

Sherborne

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