Area guide · Dorset

Living in Sherborne

A snapshot of life in Sherborne, South West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

Sherborne: Photo by David Duarte Crespo on Unsplash

At a glance

Sherborne is a village in Dorset, South West with a population of 10,359. The average house price is £421,772 and the overall crime rate is 21.5 per 1,000 residents.

Where Sherborne ranks

Population

10,359

Avg House Price

£421,772

Crime Rate

21.5/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

341 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£28,987.4

Median Age

48.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Sherborne's detached homes (£607,271) command roughly 3.0× the price of a flat (£205,019).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Sherborne prices have risen 44% over the last 9 years (£292,476 → £421,772).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£607,271	£532,500	106
Semi-Detached	£340,072	£315,000	57
Terraced	£285,689	£260,000	71
Flat	£205,019	£165,000	27

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Sherborne is 21.5 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Sherborne: anti-social behaviour (28% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	3
Primary	2
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good
Sherborne Primary School	Primary	Good
The Gryphon School	Secondary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Sherborne averages 341 Mbps — 241% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Sherborne homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 57.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	68.4
% Rated C or Above	57.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,366

Demographics & Economy

Population	10,359
Median Age	48.1
Median Household Income	£28,987.4
Employment Rate	55.8%
Owner Occupied	68.1%
Degree-Level Qualified	30.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Sherborne?

The average house price in Sherborne is £421,772 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Sherborne?

The most affordable entry point in Sherborne is a flat, with an average price of £205,019.

Is Sherborne a safe place to live?

Sherborne has a recorded crime rate of 21.5 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Sherborne?

Sherborne has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Sherborne?

Average broadband download speeds in Sherborne are around 341 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 93.2% of premises.

How big is Sherborne?

Sherborne is a settlement in Dorset with a population of approximately 10,359.

Most compared with

How does Sherborne stack up against its neighbours?

Castle Cary

Sherborne

House price: £368,586 · £421,772
Crime rate: 83.5 · 21.5
Distance: 9.8 mi

Crewkerne

Sherborne

House price: £271,964 · £421,772
Crime rate: 82.9 · 21.5
Distance: 12.8 mi

Gillingham (Dorset)

Sherborne

House price: £349,487 · £421,772
Crime rate: 29.2 · 21.5
Distance: 12.2 mi

Langport

Sherborne

House price: £394,242 · £421,772
Crime rate: 83 · 21.5
Distance: 14.8 mi

Martock

Sherborne

House price: £320,543 · £421,772
Crime rate: 83.6 · 21.5
Distance: 11.0 mi

Milborne Port

Sherborne

House price: £298,574 · £421,772
Crime rate: 82.9 · 21.5
Distance: 2.7 mi

Looking for somewhere different? Browse all towns in South West or start a fresh comparison from the homepage.