Langport vs Sherborne
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Langport is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 7% lower. Sherborne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Sherborne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Langport
£394,242
Sherborne
£421,772
Crime Rate
Langport
83.0
Sherborne
21.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Langport
50.0%
Sherborne
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Langport
93.6
Sherborne
341.1
EPC Rating
Langport
68.4
Sherborne
68.4
Median Income
Langport
£28,807
Sherborne
£28,987
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £394,242, Langport undercuts Sherborne (£421,772) by around 7% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Langport is a flat at £136,775, while in Sherborne it is a flat at £205,019.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 33% pricier in Sherborne (£205,019 vs £136,775).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Langport prices grew faster — 44% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestSherborne has a crime rate of 21.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 286% lower than Langport at 83 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Langport is violent-crime, while in Sherborne it is anti-social-behaviour.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Langport's most common crime is violent crime; in Sherborne it's anti-social behaviour.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestOf the 2 schools in Langport, 50% are in the top two inspection bands. In Sherborne, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Langport School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 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 | Langport | Sherborne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Sherborne averages 341.1 Mbps – ahead of Langport's 93.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.2% of premises in Langport and 93.2% in Sherborne. Gigabit availability stands at 6.4% in Langport and 63.1% in Sherborne.
Sherborne is the faster of the two by 264% on average download speed (341 vs 94 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Langport leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.4 (C), while Sherborne averages 68.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Langport and £1,366 in Sherborne. 57.9% of homes in Langport have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.5% in Sherborne.
Langport has more energy-efficient housing — 57.9% reach band C or above, vs 57.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,987.4 in Sherborne and £28,807 in Langport. The median age is 47.3 in Langport and 48.1 in Sherborne. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Langport versus 68.1% in Sherborne. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Langport and 55.8% in Sherborne.
| Indicator | Langport | Sherborne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,578 | 10,359 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,807 | £28,987.4 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.5% | 30.7% |
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