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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

DT96FH

Sherborne

DT99EP

Cheap Street

DT94BZ

Sherborne

DT94DF

Coombe

DT93DF

Castle Town Way

DT93JG

Newland

DT93PE

Acreman Street

DT93PT

Cheap Street

DT93QE

Cold Harbour

DT93QQ

Bradford Road

DT93QZ

Westbury

DT93RB

Westbury

DT93RE

Westbury

DT93RR

Langdons

DT93RY

Castle Town Way

DT93SF

Sherborne

DT94BU

Nethercoombe Lane

DT94HT

Quarr Lane

DT96DE

St Catherine's Crescent

DT96DZ

Wydford Close

DT93AR

Abbey Road

DT93HY

Higher Cheap Street

DT93JH

Newland

DT93JP

North Road

DT93JS

Sherborne

DT93LE

Abbey Road

DT93LW

Pageant Drive

DT93NP

Digby Road

DT93QH

Bradford Road

DT93QW

Bradford Road

DT96BD

Littlefield

DT96EX

Bradford Road

DT94TB

Hardings House Lane

DT93AP

Abbey Road

DT93DE

Long Street

DT93HD

Horsecastles

DT93HW

Richmond Close

DT93LD

Abbey Road

DT93LR

Gas House Hill

DT94AR

Admirals Close

DT94AX

Mccreery Road

DT94ER

Amors Drove

DT96AQ

Lenthay Road

DT96BA

Clanfield

DT94DB

Blackberry Lane

DT94GF

Mccreery Road

DT93BD

Cheap Street

DT93DD

Long Street

DT93DH

Long Street

DT93DP

East Mill Lane

DT93HP

Richmond Green

DT93JR

North Road

DT93JX

Sherborne

DT93RA

Westbury

DT94BE

Barton Gardens

DT94EZ

Coombe

DT96DJ

Spring Field Crescent

DT96SW

Bradford Road

DT93YA

Cheap Street

DT93AD

Hound Street

DT93HL

Richmond Close

DT93JE

Back Lane

DT93RF

Westbury

DT94AT

Granville Way

DT94HE

Cold Harbour

DT95YT

Cheap Street

DT96BX

Horncastles Lane

DT93AZ

Cheap Street

DT93GA

Ludbourne Road

DT93PL

Cornhill

DT93PN

Acreman Street

DT93TB

Knotts Paddock

DT94BG

Bradford Road

DT94BJ

Marston Road

DT94BT

Highmore Road

DT94DN

Simons Road

DT94EH

Bristol Road

DT94HJ

Priestlands Lane

DT94JN

Cold Harbour

DT96AE

Lenthay Close

DT96BG

Westbridge Park

DT96BH

Horncastles Lane

DT94GD

Sherborne

DT93AT

Cheap Street

DT93DW

St Swithins Close

DT93EL

Westbury

DT93FA

Bensly Close

DT93GF

Digby Road

DT93LG

Abbey Close

DT93NE

South Street

DT94AJ

Harbour Road

DT94DU

St Paul's Close

DT94HA

Cold Harbour

DT94HR

Bristol Road

DT94JB

Quarr Drive

DT99ET

Cheap Street

DT93AE

Newland Garden

DT93BA

Cheap Street

DT93BS

Long Street

DT93BY

Long Street

Data Sources

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