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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Sherston is £425,000 (around £415 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £338,000 and £665,000. 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

Median price: £425,000
Price per sq ft: £415
Sales (last 12 months): 81
Typical range (middle 50%): £338K – £665K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 (about £415 per square foot) in Sherston area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,490,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sherston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached32£570,000£425
Terraced17£392,000£392
Semi-Detached24£391,000£431
Flats8£187,500£265

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sherston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sherston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£517,500£183,800£365,000£255,500
2017£446,000£180,000£373,750£300,000
2018£460,000£176,000£352,500£275,000
2019£475,000£184,000£365,000£317,500
2020£690,000£160,000£374,000£324,025
2021£675,000£188,000£361,250£337,500
2022£600,000£193,998£348,995£384,998
2023£504,995£235,000£329,995£272,495
2024£525,000£228,500£335,000£318,246
2025£650,000£220,000£375,000£342,498
2026£577,500£231,250£610,000£419,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sherston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sherston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£350£241£317£293
2017£348£236£305£248
2018£352£227£332£259
2019£343£274£302£305
2020£346£284£292£325
2021£396£264£337£353
2022£415£273£375£356
2023£425£286£415£419
2024£429£285£416£380
2025£421£276£413£389
2026£462£296£438£473
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sherston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sherston in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wiltshire district.

Band A£1,715
Band B£2,000
Band C£2,286
Band D£2,572
Band E£3,143
Band F£3,715
Band G£4,286
Band H£5,144

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Sherston ward.

Local councillors

Martin Fausing Smith

Sherston - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats