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About

Sherston ward encompasses a rural expanse in northwest Wiltshire, defined by rolling farmland and the small River Avon. The historic village of Sherston itself lies at its heart, with stone-built properties lining its main street. The area is primarily agricultural, with fields and woodlands shaping the landscape. Several smaller hamlets and isolated farmsteads are scattered throughout the parish, connected by narrow country lanes.

The community is centred around the village, with its notable church featuring a Saxon-era rood stair. Local governance is maintained through a parish council. The economy remains connected to the land, though many residents commute to larger towns for employment. The ward's quiet character is anchored by its ancient settlement history and ongoing agricultural traditions.

Area overview

On average Sherston has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sherston is £66,505 per year. There are 2 schools in Sherston: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sherston is home to around 5,120 people, with a population density of about 58.4 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
6.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sherston Population
5,120
Population density
58.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.19(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.13(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.71(-43%)
Public order
3.71(-43%)
Other theft
3.71(-34%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,750
92.79%
Other White
143
2.79%
Other Asian
59
1.15%
Irish
39
0.76%
Indian
20
0.39%
Total population: 5,119

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,897
44.58%
Level 3 (A level)
668
15.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
596
14.01%
No qualifications
504
11.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
339
7.97%
Total 16+ residents: 4,255

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
964
43.84%
Owns with a mortgage
643
29.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
308
14.01%
Other social rented
126
5.73%
Other forms of private rent
105
4.77%
Total households: 2,199

Property prices in Sherston

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 in Sherston area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £975,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sherston 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 Sherston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£590,000
Flats11£174,000
Semi-Detached21£400,000
Terraced16£342,498

10 years median price trend in Sherston

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

All postcodes in Sherston

SN146RX

The Meadows

SN169GN

Festival Way

SN160NP

Green Lane

SN169FJ

Brooke Close

SN169JB

Follet Close

SN169LT

The Bank

SN160NY

Mount Pleasant

SN160LR

Church Street

SN160PR

Sherston

SN160HE

Radnor Park

SN160QY

Shipton Moyne Road

SN160JG

Haddons Close

SN160EL

Burton Hill

SN160JQ

Foxley Road

SN160LU

Tetbury Road

SN146NP

The Street

SN146PW

Cherry Orchard Lane

SN160PY

Commonwood Lane

SN160EJ

Arches Lane

SN160JH

Cowage Farm Cottages

SN160JJ

Lime Tree Cottages

SN169LU

Swindon Road

SN169JL

Crudwell Road

SN160HX

Sherston

SN160FZ

Gleiser View

SN160PX

Commonwood Lane

GL88QY

Tetbury Road

SN146PG

Church Road

SN160QU

Foxley Road

SN160PT

Easton Town

SN160LS

Easton Town

GL91DW

Sherston

SN146PS

Church Lane

SN146NX

Cherry Orchard Lane

SN160GY

Common Road

SN169SR

Upper Marsh Farm Cottages

SN169NU

Kembles Close

SN160NZ

Parsonage Cottages

SN146PP

Shallowbrooks Lane

SN160RE

Sherston

SN146HG

Avil's Lane

SN169FH

Lipman Way

SN169LZ

Swindon Road

SN160NN

Sandpits Lane

SN160PF

Sherston

SN146NY

Allengrove Lane

SN160LN

Cliff Road

SN160EW

Burton Hill

SN146NZ

Allengrove Lane

SN169LX

Priory Lane

SN169JD

Milbourne Lane

SN160JX

Manor Cottages

SN146QR

The Pyghtell

SN160EF

Barley Close

SN169NZ

Vicarage Gardens

SN160JT

Barton Way

SN160JR

Honey Lane

SN160EH

Orchard Court

SN160LG

Carpenters Close

SN160NE

Thompsons Hill

SN160JB

Park Lane

SN169JF

Monks Park

SN146PZ

Polar Gardens

SN169LY

Cowbridge Crescent

SN160NT

The Tarters

SN160FT

Sillars Walk

SN160EE

Burton Hill

SN160QE

Butlers Close

SN160HB

Church Cottages

SN146PJ

Brook End

SN160RA

Bristol Road

SN160LQ

High Street

SN160RB

Sherston

SN146PD

Chapel Row

SN160HR

Barnes Close

SN160FW

Iles Close

SN160PH

Bransdown Hill

SN160LY

Gaston Lane

SN160LT

Meadway

SN160HD

Sunnybank Cottages

SN160JA

The Causeway

SN160NG

Brook Hill

SN146NS

Hollis Gardens

SN160PU

Bustlers Hill

SN160LE

Church Lane

SN160HP

Granary Close

SN160ED

Arches Lane

SN160HA

Rodbourne Road

SN146PN

Northend

SN169FU

Cole Close

GL91DN

Sherston

SN146NT

The Street

SN160FU

White Poplars

SN160HH

Mill Lane

SN160LH

High Street

SN160SZ

Holmfield

SN146PL

Sopworth Lane

SN160ND

Bustlers Hill

SN160PB

Saxon Close

SN160EY

Pound Hill

Data Sources

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