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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

DT93QN

Bradford Road

DT94AZ

Yeovil Road

DT94HG

Fairfield

DT96FH

Canon Woods Close

DT93DF

Castle Town Way

DT93JG

Newland

DT93PT

Cheap Street

DT93QE

George Street

DT93QZ

Westbury

DT93RB

Westbury

DT93SF

Francis Walk

DT94DF

Coombe

DT94HT

Quarr Lane

DT96DE

St Catherines Crescent

DT96DZ

Wydford Close

DT93PE

Acreman Street

DT93QQ

Bradford Road

DT93RE

Cricket View

DT93RR

Langdons

DT93RY

Oborne Road

DT94BU

Nethercoombe Lane

DT94BZ

Mulberry Gardens

DT99EP

Cheap Street

DT93HY

The Green

DT93JH

Newland

DT93JP

Westcott Terrace

DT93LW

Pageant Close

DT93QH

Bradford Road

DT93QW

Bradford Road

DT96EX

Bradford Road

DT93AR

Abbey Road

DT93JS

Fairmont Terrace

DT93LE

Abbey Road

DT93NP

Digby Road

DT96BD

Littlefield

DT94TB

Hardings House Lane

DT93HD

Horsecastles

DT93HW

Richmond Close

DT93LD

Abbey Road

DT96BA

Westbridge Park

DT93AP

Abbey Road

DT93DE

Long Street

DT93LR

South Street

DT94AR

Admirals Close

DT94AX

School View Close

DT94ER

Amors Drove

DT96AQ

Lenthay Road

DT93DH

Long Street

DT93DP

East Mill Lane

DT93JR

Albert Row

DT93JX

Sherborne East

DT93RA

Westbury

DT94BE

Barton Gardens

DT94DB

Coombe Villas

DT94GF

St Aldhelms Place

DT96DJ

Wynnes Rise

DT93DD

Long Street

DT93HP

Richmond Green

DT94EZ

Coombe

DT96SW

Bradford Road

DT93AD

Hound Street

DT94HE

Coldharbour

DT96BX

Horsecastles Lane

DT93AZ

Cheap Street

DT93TB

Knotts Paddock

DT94BJ

Marston Road

DT94EH

Bristol Road

DT94JN

Cold Harbour

DT96BG

Westbridge Park

DT96BH

Horsecastles Lane

DT93HL

Richmond Road

DT93JE

Back Lane

DT93RF

The Grove

DT93YA

Cheap Street

DT94AT

Granville Way

DT95YT

Cheap Street

DT93PL

Cornhill

DT93PN

Old Farm

DT94BG

Bradford Road

DT94BT

Highmore Road

DT94DN

Simons Road

DT94HJ

Priestlands Corner

DT96AE

Lenthay Close

DT93DW

St Swithins Close

DT93GF

Digby Road

DT93NE

South Street

DT94AJ

Harbour Way

DT94DU

St Pauls Close

DT94GD

Batten Drive

DT94HR

Bristol Road

DT94JB

Quarr Drive

DT99ET

Cheap Street

DT93AT

Cheap Street

DT93EL

Westbury

DT93FA

Bensly Close

DT93LG

Finger Lane

DT94HA

Coldharbour

DT93AE

The Wilderness

DT93BA

Cheap Street

DT94BS

The Sheeplands

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.