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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

DT94RJ

Red Hole Lane

DT96DE

St Catherines Crescent

DT94AJ

Harbour Way

DT93LW

Pageant Close

DT93AH

The Avenue

DT94HX

Kings Road

DT94JW

Coldharbour Business Park

DT94HG

Fairfield

DT94GE

Batten Drive

DT93LS

Cheap Street

DT93PQ

Acreman Street

DT93JS

Fairmont Terrace

DT94AN

Harbour Road

DT93JQ

Newland

DT93NJ

Ludbourne Road

DT94HA

Coldharbour

DT96BA

Westbridge Park

DT93HD

Horsecastles

DT94FH

Harbour Way

DT96DT

Abbots Way

DT94BW

Sheeplands Lane

DT94BA

Yeovil Road

DT93AQ

Newland

DT93JH

Newland

DT94DE

Blackberry Lane

DT93DJ

Long Street

DT96AA

Lenthay Road

DT94BZ

Mulberry Gardens

DT93SD

Bede Street

DT94DL

Wootton Grove

DT93RA

Westbury

DT94DP

Vernalls Road

DT93JX

Sherborne East

DT93ZX

Cheap Street

DT94BT

Highmore Road

DT94JA

Quarr Lane

DT96BG

Westbridge Park

DT93HQ

Half Acres

DT93HH

Wingfield Road

DT93NB

South Street

DT96DL

Wynnes Close

DT96BH

Horsecastles Lane

DT93TD

Johnsons Courtyard

DT93NE

South Street

DT96DZ

Wydford Close

DT94TB

Hardings House Lane

DT94EW

Greenhill

DT94BQ

Yeovil Road

DT96BS

Bradford Road

DT93JU

Hospital Lane

DT93FD

Castleton Court

DT94GB

Turing Close

DT93PT

Cheap Street

DT96AN

Leet Court

DT94RW

Sandford Orcas Road

DT94JB

Quarr Drive

DT96SW

Bradford Road

DT93RR

Langdons

DT93RY

Oborne Road

DT94DH

Antelope Place

DT93QQ

Bradford Road

DT93JP

Westcott Terrace

DT93EH

Westbury

DT93LB

Digby Road

DT94AA

Coldharbour

DT93LU

South Street

DT93RS

Earls Close

DT94BP

Sheeplands Lane

DT93GA

Calders Garden

DT94FT

Granville Way

DT96DB

Ridgeway

DT93HG

Bensly Close

DT93PJ

Acreman Street

DT94DY

St Pauls Green

DT93JL

Newland

DT93PW

Acreman Street

DT93JN

North Road

DT94JT

Crackmore

DT94BB

Yeovil Road

DT93EN

Westbury

DT93AR

Abbey Road

DT93NG

South Street

DT93QG

St Antonys Square

DT93HJ

Half Acres

DT93NQ

South Street

DT93BH

Cheap Street

DT93EB

Tinneys Lane

DT93ED

Long Street

DT93FA

Bensly Close

DT93AG

Newland

DT94DG

Old Farm

DT94DT

Mccreery Road

DT94AR

Admirals Close

DT94EF

Bristol Road

DT96DX

Askwith Close

DT99BR

Cheap Street

DT93AN

Hill House Close

DT94BG

Bradford Road

DT93RX

Oborne Road

DT96AG

Lenthay Road

Data Sources

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