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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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 40 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
40
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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.97(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.33(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.69(-28%)
Burglary
4.3(+58%)
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 87 recent sales, the median property price is £382,000 in Sherston area, with individual transactions ranging from £153,500 up to £1,425,000.

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
Detached29£625,000
Flats13£174,000
Semi-Detached14£378,500
Terraced31£340,000

10 years median price trend in Sherston

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.