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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 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Sherborne is £42,750 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
54
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
13.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 £320,000 in Sherborne area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £1,500,000.

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
Detached50£557,500
Flats28£176,250
Semi-Detached35£300,000
Terraced60£264,000

10 years median price trend in Sherborne

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

All postcodes in Sherborne

DT94DY

St Paul's Green

DT96BP

Bradford Road

DT96DQ

St Mary's Road

DT96DU

Abbots Way

DT93AL

Cheap Street

DT93AN

Hill House Close

DT93DZ

Tinneys Lane

DT93EH

Half Moon Street

DT93HJ

Half Acres

DT93LN

Digby Road

DT93NJ

Ludbourne Road

DT93RT

Chandlers

DT94AB

Cold Harbour

DT94BN

Marston Road

DT96DL

Wynnes Close

DT96DB

Ridgeway

DT96DT

Abbots Way

DT99BS

Cheap Street

DT99FB

Sherborne

DT99BR

Cheap Street

DT93HN

Richmond Road

DT93RP

Castle Road

DT94DL

Simons Road

DT94DP

The Furlongs

DT94DQ

The Furlongs

DT94DX

Mccreery Road

DT94EN

Marston Road

DT94EX

Priestlands Lane

DT94FJ

Portman Square

DT94HY

Kings Crescent

DT96DN

Spring Field Crescent

DT96EE

West Mill Lane

DT93EG

Long Street

DT93ES

Westbury

DT93PF

Acreman Street

DT93QG

Westbury

DT93RZ

Oborne Road

DT94AQ

Cold Harbour

DT96AF

Lenthay Road

DT96BQ

Lenthay Road

DT96DA

Ridgeway

DT96ED

Ottery Lane

DT93HB

Horsecastles

DT94AH

Bristol Road

DT99DY

Cheap Street

DT93JT

Sherborne

DT93LF

Abbey Road

DT94AL

Harbour Road

DT94BA

Yeovil Road

DT94BD

Yeovil Road

DT94BL

Coombe

DT94EB

Brickkiln Lane

DT94FR

Dairy Close

DT94FW

Sheeplands Lane

DT94JT

Crackmore

DT94RH

Sherborne

DT96EA

Bradford Road

DT99EW

Cheap Street

DT99EL

Cheap Street

DT93DN

St Swithin's Road

DT93BJ

Cheap Street

DT93HX

Cheap Street

DT93LB

Digby Road

DT93NB

South Street

DT93PH

Acreman Street

DT94GB

Sherborne

DT94HL

Priestlands Lane

DT94JW

Sherborne

DT96AG

Lenthay Road

DT96BZ

Ridgeway

DT93NS

Cooks Lane

DT93BH

Abbey Road

DT93BZ

East Mill Lane

DT93DA

Bradford Road

DT93DU

Newland

DT93DX

Newland

DT93ET

Dalwoods

DT93JY

The Green

DT93LJ

Half Moon Street

DT93PS

Station Road

DT93QT

Bradford Road

DT93RX

Crackmore

DT94FS

Warren Way

DT94HH

Cold Harbour

DT96BU

Bradford Road

DT93AU

Old School Place

DT93BP

Sherborne

DT93JQ

Newland

DT93JU

Hospital Lane

DT93LZ

South Street

DT93NU

Acreman Place

DT93NZ

Acreman Street

DT93QN

Bradford Road

DT93QY

Westbury

DT94AF

Cold Harbour

DT94AZ

Yeovil Road

DT94DS

Mccreery Road

DT94FQ

Kearvell Place

DT94HG

Fairfield

DT96DY

Midleaze

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.