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Sherborne

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 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Sherborne is £42,761 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
52
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
13.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Sherborne

Based on 180 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Sherborne area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £1,500,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £512,500; semi-detached at £317,500; terraced at £265,000; flats at £165,000.

10 years price trend in Sherborne

All postcodes in Sherborne

DT94FS

Warren Way

DT94HH

Cold Harbour

DT96BU

Bradford Road

DT93AU

Old School Place

DT93BP

Sherborne

DT94DS

Mccreery Road

DT93JU

Hospital Lane

DT93JQ

Newland

DT94AZ

Yeovil Road

DT93LZ

South Street

DT93NU

Acreman Place

DT93NZ

Acreman Street

DT93QN

Bradford Road

DT93QY

Westbury

DT94AF

Cold Harbour

DT94FQ

Kearvell Place

DT94HG

Fairfield

DT96DY

Midleaze

DT96FH

Sherborne

DT93QZ

Westbury

DT99EP

Cheap Street

DT93RB

Westbury

DT93DF

Castle Town Way

DT93JG

Newland

DT93PE

Acreman Street

DT93PT

Cheap Street

DT93QE

Cold Harbour

DT93QQ

Bradford Road

DT93RE

Westbury

DT93RR

Langdons

DT93RY

Castle Town Way

DT93SF

Sherborne

DT94BU

Nethercoombe Lane

DT94BZ

Sherborne

DT94DF

Coombe

DT94HT

Quarr Lane

DT96DE

St Catherine's Crescent

DT96DZ

Wydford Close

DT93NP

Digby Road

DT93QH

Bradford Road

DT93QW

Bradford Road

DT93AR

Abbey Road

DT93HY

Higher Cheap Street

DT93JH

Newland

DT93JP

North Road

DT93JS

Sherborne

DT93LE

Abbey Road

DT93LW

Pageant Drive

DT96BD

Littlefield

DT96EX

Bradford Road

DT93HD

Horsecastles

DT93AP

Abbey Road

DT93DE

Long Street

DT93HW

Richmond Close

DT93LD

Abbey Road

DT93LR

Gas House Hill

DT94AR

Admirals Close

DT94AX

Mccreery Road

DT94ER

Amors Drove

DT94TB

Hardings House Lane

DT96AQ

Lenthay Road

DT96BA

Clanfield

DT93BD

Cheap Street

DT93DD

Long Street

DT93DH

Long Street

DT93DP

East Mill Lane

DT94GF

Mccreery Road

DT93HP

Richmond Green

DT93JR

North Road

DT93JX

Sherborne

DT93RA

Westbury

DT94BE

Barton Gardens

DT94DB

Blackberry Lane

DT94EZ

Coombe

DT96DJ

Spring Field Crescent

DT96SW

Bradford Road

DT95YT

Cheap Street

DT93AD

Hound Street

DT93HL

Richmond Close

DT93JE

Back Lane

DT93RF

Westbury

DT93YA

Cheap Street

DT94AT

Granville Way

DT94HE

Cold Harbour

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

DT96BH

Horncastles Lane

DT94DN

Simons Road

DT94EH

Bristol Road

DT94HJ

Priestlands Lane

DT94JN

Cold Harbour

DT96BG

Westbridge Park

DT96AE

Lenthay Close