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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 160 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
Detached49£595,000
Flats24£176,250
Semi-Detached35£317,000
Terraced52£269,750

10 years median price trend in Sherborne

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

All postcodes in Sherborne

DT94ET

Priestlands Lane

DT94FD

Carpenters

DT94HP

Bristol Road

DT96AP

South Avenue

DT96DX

Askwith Close

DT96FD

Canon Woods Close

DT93BS

Long Street

DT93BY

Long Street

DT93PU

Cheap Street

DT93PW

Acreman Street

DT93QR

Bradford Road

DT94JD

Bristol Road

DT96DD

St Catherines Crescent

DT93PP

Digby Road

DT93SD

Bede Street

DT94AE

Cold Harbour

DT94FH

Harbour Way

DT93AX

Cheap Street

DT93HS

The Old School Place

DT93RD

Raleigh Place

DT94DR

Vernalls Road

DT94DT

Mccreery Road

DT94EG

Bristol Road

DT96AH

Honeycombe Rise

DT99ER

Cheap Street

DT93AQ

Newland

DT93BQ

Cheap Street

DT93HH

Wingfield Road

DT93LT

South Street

DT93LU

South Street

DT93NA

South Street

DT93NY

Acreman Street

DT94AA

Coldharbour

DT94DE

Blackberry Lane

DT94FN

Portman Mews

DT93NQ

South Street

DT93TD

Johnsons Courtyard

DT94BP

Sheeplands Lane

DT94FB

Amors Drove

DT94HS

Bristol Road

DT94AS

Granville Way

DT94GA

Turing Close

DT94HN

Priestlands

DT93EB

Tinneys Lane

DT93PG

Acreman Street

DT93PQ

Acreman Street

DT94EP

Greenhill

DT93SA

Castleton Road

DT94DW

Simons Road

DT94EY

Priestlands Lane

DT96DS

Gainsborough Drive

DT93AA

Hound Street

DT93JF

Hospital Lane

DT93NH

Gas House Hill

DT93SB

School Drive

DT94JL

Coldharbour

DT93DY

Tinneys Lane

DT93HE

Terrace View

DT93JW

North Road

DT93LS

Cheap Street

DT93SE

Dunstan Street

DT96AA

Lenthay Road

DT99EU

Cheap Street

DT93ER

Dalwoods

DT93LY

South Street

DT93ZX

Cheap Street

DT96AS

South Avenue

DT96BY

Ridgeway

DT94EJ

Stonedene

DT94FA

Stafford Road

DT94FZ

Clearbrook Close

DT93NT

Trendle Street

DT94BX

Coombe

DT94HW

Priestlands

DT96AY

Westfield

DT93DJ

Long Street

DT93EN

Westbury

DT93LL

Half Moon Street

DT94BB

Yeovil Road

DT94EA

Castletown Way

DT94HU

Kings Road

DT96AL

Hunts Mead

DT96DG

St Marys Road

DT96DR

Gainsborough Drive

DT93LQ

Abbey Close

DT93ND

Ludbourne Road

DT94AG

Coldharbour

DT94FP

Shutler Street

DT94HB

Coldharbour

DT94HX

Kings Road

DT96AJ

Hunts Mead

Data Sources

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