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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

DT96DQ

St Marys Road

DT96DU

Abbots Way

DT93BU

Long Street

DT93EU

Sherborne West

DT93SQ

Lush Path

DT94DA

Coombe Terrace

DT94DY

St Pauls Green

DT93AL

Cheap Street

DT93DZ

Tinneys Lane

DT93EH

Westbury

DT93LN

Half Moon Street

DT93NJ

Ludbourne Road

DT94AB

Coldharbour

DT96DB

Ridgeway

DT94BN

Marston Road

DT93AN

Hill House Close

DT93HJ

Half Acres

DT93RT

Chandlers

DT96DL

Wynnes Close

DT96DT

Abbots Way

DT99BS

Cheap Street

DT93HN

Richmond Road

DT94DL

Wootton Grove

DT94DQ

The Furlongs

DT94DX

Mccreery Road

DT94EX

Priestlands Lane

DT94HY

Kings Crescent

DT96EE

West Mill Lane

DT93RP

Castle Road

DT94DP

Vernalls Road

DT94EN

Marston Road

DT94FJ

Portman Square

DT96DN

Springfield Crescent

DT99BR

Cheap Street

DT99FB

Sherborne East

DT94AQ

Dairy Flats

DT93EG

The Maltings

DT93ES

Terrace View

DT93QG

St Antonys Square

DT93RZ

Waterloo Terrace

DT96ED

Ottery Lane

DT93PF

Acreman Street

DT96AF

Lenthay Road

DT96BQ

Lenthay Road

DT96DA

Ridgeway

DT94AH

Coldharbour

DT99DY

Cheap Street

DT93HB

Horsecastles

DT94AL

Harbour Road

DT94BD

Yeovil Road

DT94JT

Crackmore

DT94RH

Sherborne East

DT96EA

Bradford Road

DT94FW

Sheeplands Lane

DT93JT

Sunnyside Terrace

DT93LF

Abbey Road

DT94BA

Yeovil Road

DT94BL

Marston Road

DT94EB

St Aldhelms Road

DT94FR

Dairy Close

DT99EL

Cheap Street

DT99EW

Cheap Street

DT93DN

St Swithin's Road

DT94HL

Priestlands Lane

DT94JW

Coldharbour Business Park

DT96AG

Lenthay Road

DT93BJ

Cheap Street

DT93HX

The Green

DT93LB

Digby Road

DT93NB

South Street

DT96BZ

Ridgeway

DT93PH

Acreman Street

DT94GB

Turing Close

DT93BH

Cheap Street

DT93DU

Newland

DT93DX

Newland

DT93JY

The Old Green

DT93LJ

Half Moon Street

DT93RX

Oborne Road

DT93QT

Bradford Road

DT93BZ

Long Street

DT93DA

Bradford Road

DT93ET

Dalwoods

DT93NS

Cooks Lane

DT93PS

Station Road

DT94FS

Warren Way

DT94HH

Fairfield Heights

DT96BU

Horsecastles Lane

DT93AU

Abbeymead Court

DT93BP

Sherborne West

DT93JQ

Newland

DT93JU

Hospital Lane

DT93LZ

South Street

DT93NU

Acreman Street

DT93NZ

Acreman Street

DT93QY

Westbury

DT94AF

Terrace View

DT94DS

Mccreery Road

DT94FQ

Kearvell Place

DT96DY

Midleaze

Data Sources

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