Sherborne vs South Petherton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Sherborne wins on house prices with a 1% gap. Sherborne has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Sherborne
£421,772
South Petherton
£424,111
Crime Rate
Sherborne
21.5
South Petherton
83.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Sherborne
100.0%
South Petherton
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Sherborne
341.1
South Petherton
442
EPC Rating
Sherborne
68.4
South Petherton
68.4
Median Income
Sherborne
£28,987
South Petherton
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in South Petherton commands an average of £424,111, compared with £421,772 in Sherborne – a difference of 1%. The most affordable entry point in Sherborne is a flat at £205,019, while in South Petherton it is a terraced at £295,027.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 15% pricier in Sherborne (£340,072 vs £296,559).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Sherborne prices grew faster — 44% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Sherborne experience less crime overall, with a rate of 21.5 per 1,000 versus 83.3 per 1,000 in South Petherton. The most common crime category in Sherborne is anti-social-behaviour, while in South Petherton it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Sherborne's most common crime is anti-social behaviour; in South Petherton it's violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool quality data is not fully available for both Sherborne and South Petherton. Sherborne has 3 schools and South Petherton has 2 schools.
Sherborne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
South Petherton School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Sherborne | South Petherton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 442.0 Mbps in South Petherton and 341.1 Mbps in Sherborne. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Sherborne and 94.5% in South Petherton. Gigabit availability stands at 63.1% in Sherborne and 86.9% in South Petherton.
South Petherton is the faster of the two by 30% on average download speed (442 vs 341 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Sherborne, scoring 68.4 on average (band C) compared to 68.4 (band C) in South Petherton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,366 in Sherborne and £1,363 in South Petherton. 57.5% of homes in Sherborne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in South Petherton.
South Petherton 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 South Petherton. The median age is 48.1 in Sherborne and 47.3 in South Petherton. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Sherborne and 56.8% in South Petherton. Owner-occupancy is 68.1% in Sherborne versus 67.6% in South Petherton. Sherborne has a population of 10,359 and South Petherton has 3,096.
| Indicator | Sherborne | South Petherton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,359 | 3,096 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 47.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,987.4 | £28,807 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.1% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.7% | 30.5% |
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