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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

DT93PU

Cheap Street

DT93PW

Sherborne

DT93QR

Bradford Road

DT94BS

Highmore Road

DT94ET

Priestlands Lane

DT94FD

Carpenters

DT94HP

Bristol Road

DT94JD

Bristol Road

DT96AP

South Avenue

DT96DD

St Catherine's Crescent

DT96DX

Askwith Close

DT96FD

Horncastles Lane

DT94AE

Cold Harbour

DT94AA

Cold Harbour

DT94DE

Blackberry Lane

DT93AQ

Newland

DT93BQ

Cheap Street

DT93HH

Wingfield Road

DT93LT

Ludbourne Road

DT93LU

South Street

DT93NA

South Street

DT93NY

Acreman Street

DT93PP

Digby Road

DT93SD

Bede Street

DT94FH

Harbour Court

DT94FN

Portman Square

DT93AX

Cheap Street

DT93HS

Horsecastles

DT93NQ

Pageant Drive

DT93RD

Westbury

DT93TD

South Street

DT94BP

Sheeplands Lane

DT94DR

Vernalls Road

DT94DT

Mccreery Road

DT94EG

Bristol Road

DT94FB

Amors Drove

DT94HS

Bristol Road

DT96AH

Honeycombe Rise

DT99ER

Cheap Street

DT93EB

Tinneys Lane

DT93PG

Acreman Street

DT93PQ

Acreman Street

DT94AS

Granville Way

DT94EP

Back Lane

DT94GA

Sherborne

DT94HN

Blackberry Lane

DT93AA

Hound Street

DT93JF

Cheap Street

DT93NH

Gas House Hill

DT93SA

Castleton Road

DT93SB

Bede Street

DT94AU

Coombe

DT94DW

Simons Road

DT94EQ

Brickkiln Lane

DT94EY

Priestlands Lane

DT94JL

Cold Harbour

DT94RW

Sandford Orcas Road

DT96DS

Gainsborough Drive

DT99EN

Cheap Street

DT93DY

Tinneys Lane

DT93ER

Dalwoods

DT93HE

Horncastles Lane

DT93JW

North Road

DT93LS

Cheap Street

DT93LY

South Street

DT93SE

Dunstan Street

DT93ZX

Cheap Street

DT96AA

Lenthay Close

DT96AS

South Avenue

DT96BY

Ridgeway

DT99EU

Cheap Street

DT94BX

Coombe

DT93NT

Lower Acreman Street

DT94EJ

St Aldhelm's Road

DT94FA

Stafford Road

DT94FZ

Kings Road

DT94HW

Blackberry Lane

DT96AY

Westfield

DT93DJ

Long Street

DT93EN

Westbury

DT93LL

Half Moon Street

DT93LQ

Abbey Close

DT93ND

Ludbourne Road

DT94AG

Cold Harbour

DT94BB

Acreman Street

DT94EA

Castle Town Way

DT94FP

Kearvell Place

DT94HB

Cold Harbour

DT94HU

Kings Road

DT94HX

Kings Crescent

DT96AJ

Hunts Mead

DT96AL

Hill Brow

DT96DG

St Mary's Road

DT96DR

Gainsborough Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.