Martock vs Sherborne

At £320,543, Martock undercuts Sherborne (£421,772) by around 24% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Martock is a flat at £131,125, while in Sherborne it is a flat at £205,019.

Residents of Sherborne experience less crime overall, with a rate of 21.5 per 1,000 versus 83.6 per 1,000 in Martock. The most common crime category in Martock is violent-crime, while in Sherborne it is anti-social-behaviour.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Martock's most common crime is violent crime; in Sherborne it's anti-social behaviour.

Of the 1 schools in Martock, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Sherborne, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Martock averages 361.9 Mbps – ahead of Sherborne's 341.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.9% of premises in Martock and 93.2% in Sherborne. Gigabit availability stands at 68.4% in Martock and 63.1% in Sherborne.

→Martock is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (362 vs 341 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Martock 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 Martock and £1,366 in Sherborne. 57.9% of homes in Martock have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.5% in Sherborne.

→Martock 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 Martock. The median age is 47.3 in Martock and 48.1 in Sherborne. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Martock versus 68.1% in Sherborne. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Martock and 55.8% in Sherborne.

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