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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

SN160FS

Sillars Green

SN146PA

Chapel Row

SN160PD

Sherston

SN160JN

Sherston

SN160JP

Honey Lane

SN146PE

Avon Rise

SN160PJ

Sherston

SN160GX

Thornhill Mews

SN160FA

Sillars Green

SN160HU

Sunset Hill Cottages

SN160JU

Church Lane Cottages

SN160LF

Woods Close

SN160QZ

Sherston

SN160HF

Main Road

SN160JW

Mill Lane

SN160PS

Easton Town

SN160EX

Church Lane

SN160FH

Storey Mews

SN160NU

Strongs Close

SN169LJ

The Knoll

SN169LS

Burton Hill

SN146AZ

Anson Place

SN160HQ

Chippenham Road

SN169JU

Malmesbury Business Park

SN169NX

Parliament Row

SN146PB

The Green

SN160PL

Sherston

SN160ET

Angrove Cottages

SN146EY

Sherston

SN169GQ

Cartmell Close

SN160JZ

Sherston

SN146FB

School Lane

SN169JH

Milbourne Lane

SN169FQ

Sir Bernard Lovell Road

SN160NR

Anthony Close

SN160LL

Court Street

SN160ES

Rodbourne Rail Cottages

SN160QX

Sherston Road

SN146NW

Back Lane

SN146NN

Alderton Road

SN160LA

Honey Lane

SN169FN

Sir Bernard Lovell Road

SN160JF

Foxley Road

SN169JJ

Charlton Road

SN160NW

Field View

SN160EN

Burton Hill

GL88QU

Rose Cottage

SN160NX

Easton Town

SN146GU

The Street

SN160LX

Easton Square

SN160EP

Grange Lane

SN169NY

Water Meadows

SN146NL

The Street

SN160NH

Brook Hill

SN160FY

Savine Close

SN160QB

Sherston

SN160PA

Sherston

SN169GG

Sir Bernard Lovell Road

SN146NU

Cherry Orchard Lane

SN160ER

Cole Park

SN169JE

Milbourne Park

SN160HN

Common Road

SN160PW

Foxley Road

SN146NR

The Street

SN160NJ

Knockdown Road

SN160EU

Roman Cottages

SN160HY

Church Lane

SN146PQ

Church Road

SN146BA

Anson Place

SN160HT

Crudwell Road

SN160NS

Manor Close

SN146GZ

The Bell Field

SN160JE

Foxley Road

SN160NQ

Brook Hill

SN146PF

Avon Rise

SN160LJ

Swan Barton

SN160QA

Luckington Road

SN169JA

Milbourne Park

SN160LZ

Noble Mews

SN169FL

Hunloke Way

SN160FQ

Tetbury Road

SN160HZ

Church Lane

SN160RD

Sherston

SN146NH

Bristol Road

SN160FB

Priory Way

SN146PH

Sherston Road

SN146NJ

Alderton Road

SN160NL

North End Gardens

SN160PZ

Thompsons Hill

SN160HL

Common Road

SN160NA

Noble Street

SN160EZ

Sherston

SN146PR

Sherston

SN146GS

Beaufort View

SN160RP

Tetbury Hill

SN160FL

Southside Close

SN160FX

Lullus Way

SN146PT

Church View

SN169JQ

Milbourne Lane

SN160HG

Kingway View

Data Sources

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