Crewkerne vs Sherborne
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Crewkerne is about 36% cheaper on average. Sherborne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Sherborne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crewkerne
£271,964
Sherborne
£421,772
Crime Rate
Crewkerne
82.9
Sherborne
21.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crewkerne
50.0%
Sherborne
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Crewkerne
280.6
Sherborne
341.1
EPC Rating
Crewkerne
68.4
Sherborne
68.4
Median Income
Crewkerne
£28,987
Sherborne
£28,987
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Crewkerne more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £271,964 versus £421,772 in Sherborne. The most affordable entry point in Crewkerne is a flat at £170,375, while in Sherborne it is a flat at £205,019.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 36% pricier in Sherborne (£607,271 vs £390,382).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Sherborne prices grew faster — 44% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 21.5 offences per 1,000 people, Sherborne is the safer of the two – 286% lower than Crewkerne's 82.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Crewkerne is violent-crime, while in Sherborne it is anti-social-behaviour.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Crewkerne's most common crime is violent crime; in Sherborne it's anti-social behaviour.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool quality favours Sherborne: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 50% in Crewkerne.
Crewkerne School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sherborne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Crewkerne | Sherborne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Sherborne enjoy 341.1 Mbps on average, while Crewkerne lags behind at 280.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.7% of premises in Crewkerne and 93.2% in Sherborne. Gigabit availability stands at 49.4% in Crewkerne and 63.1% in Sherborne.
Sherborne is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (341 vs 281 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Crewkerne is band C (score 68.4), ahead of Sherborne's band C (score 68.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,366 in Crewkerne and £1,366 in Sherborne. 57.5% of homes in Crewkerne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.5% in Sherborne.
Crewkerne has more energy-efficient housing — 57.5% reach band C or above, vs 57.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Crewkerne has a population of 7,067 while Sherborne has 10,359. Median household income is £28,987.4 in Crewkerne and £28,987.4 in Sherborne. The median age is 48.1 in Crewkerne and 48.1 in Sherborne. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Crewkerne and 55.8% in Sherborne.
| Indicator | Crewkerne | Sherborne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,067 | 10,359 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,987.4 | £28,987.4 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.1% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.7% | 30.7% |
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