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Sherston

England / South West / Wiltshire / Sherston

About

Sherston is a rural ward located in the northwest of Wiltshire, near the border with Gloucestershire. The area is characterised by rolling countryside, farmland, and small villages, with Sherston itself being the largest settlement. The ward includes the villages of Easton Grey and Foxley, as well as scattered hamlets. The River Avon flows through the eastern part of the ward, adding to its natural landscape.

The ward has a mix of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St Mary’s Church in Sherston. Agriculture plays a significant role in the local economy, with arable and livestock farming common. The area is well-connected by road, with the A429 running nearby, providing links to Malmesbury and Chippenham. Sherston retains a quiet, community-focused atmosphere, with local events and amenities centred around village life.

Area overview

On average Sherston has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 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 of residents in Sherston is £56,492 per year. There are 2 schools in Sherston: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
6.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sherston Population
5,120
Population density
58.4 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 95 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 in Sherston area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £1,425,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached40£625,000
Flats9£195,000
Semi-Detached16£376,500
Terraced30£380,502

10 years price trend in Sherston

All postcodes in Sherston

SN160HZ

Church Lane

SN160JH

Foxley Road

SN160LX

Easton Square

SN160PB

Butlers Close

SN160PL

Sherston & Hullavington

SN169SR

Crudwell Lane

SN146GU

The Street

SN160JN

Sherston & Hullavington

SN160JX

Sherston & Hullavington

SN160LH

High Street

GL88QY

Tetbury Road

SN160FY

Malmesbury, Crudwell & Oaksey

SN160JG

Haddons Close
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.