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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 moderate crime levels, with around 39 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
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
22.3(+50%)
Violence and sexual offences
21.33(-36%)
Shoplifting
5.98(-10%)
Other theft
4.44(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.34(-33%)
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 173 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Sherborne area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,000 up to £1,350,000.

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
Flats24£158,000
Terraced61£265,000
Semi-Detached38£316,000
Detached50£630,000

10 years median price trend in Sherborne

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

All postcodes in Sherborne

DT96DR

Gainsborough Drive

DT96DS

Gainsborough Drive

DT96BQ

Lenthay Road

DT96BU

Horsecastles Lane

DT94FJ

Portman Square

DT94JD

Bristol Road

DT94BJ

Marston Road

DT93HW

Richmond Close

DT94EJ

Stonedene

DT93JG

Newland

DT94FQ

Kearvell Place

DT93JW

North Road

DT94DX

Mccreery Road

DT93AA

Hound Street

DT94FE

Twelve Acres

DT93PG

Acreman Street

DT93LJ

Half Moon Street

DT94RH

Sherborne East

DT96DG

St Marys Road

DT99EU

Cheap Street

DT94EP

Greenhill

DT93NZ

Acreman Street

DT93PN

Old Farm

DT94AP

Admirals Close

DT93NU

Acreman Street

DT93DD

Long Street

DT94FD

Carpenters

DT93DW

St Swithins Close

DT93TB

Knotts Paddock

DT94EH

Bristol Road

DT93DT

Newland

DT93DB

Long Street

DT93HR

Old Market Yard

DT94HT

Quarr Lane

DT94ER

Amors Drove

DT93QF

Westbury

DT94GA

Turing Close

DT96BY

Ridgeway

DT93LR

South Street

DT93QN

Bradford Road

DT96EX

Bradford Road

DT94FA

Stafford Road

DT93BA

Cheap Street

DT93AL

Cheap Street

DT94GD

Batten Drive

DT99DY

Cheap Street

DT94EG

Bristol Road

DT94AF

Terrace View

DT94AQ

Coldharbour

DT93GF

Digby Road

DT93BY

Long Street

DT93SF

Francis Walk

DT93DE

Long Street

DT96FD

Canon Woods Close

DT93ES

Terrace View

DT94DA

Coombe Terrace

DT93RF

The Grove

DT93EP

Westbury

DT93PD

Acreman Street

DT96AL

Hunts Mead

DT93HY

The Green

DT93JY

The Old Green

DT93EX

Lower Acreman Street

DT96AU

Littlefield

DT93PP

Digby Road

DT93QY

Westbury

DT93BJ

Cheap Street

DT94DQ

The Furlongs

DT96AE

Lenthay Close

DT96DW

Horsecastles Lane

DT93RT

Chandlers

DT93RW

Castle Road

DT93FF

Parsons Yard

DT94FB

Amors Drove

DT96AR

South Avenue

DT93PS

Station Road

DT93RP

Castle Road

DT93HP

Richmond Green

DT93HF

Horsecastles

DT96BX

Horsecastles Lane

DT93LZ

South Street

DT99EL

Cheap Street

DT93JD

Higher Cheap Street

DT93AJ

The Avenue

DT96EU

Pitmans Way

DT93ER

Dalwoods

DT93PX

Cheap Street

DT93LQ

Abbey Close

DT93QH

Bradford Road

DT93DU

Newland

DT93SG

Miller Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.