Sherborne vs Wincanton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Sherborne is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 5% lower. Sherborne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Sherborne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Sherborne
£421,772
Wincanton
£444,538
Crime Rate
Sherborne
21.5
Wincanton
82.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Sherborne
100.0%
Wincanton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Sherborne
341.1
Wincanton
435.8
EPC Rating
Sherborne
68.4
Wincanton
68.4
Median Income
Sherborne
£28,987
Wincanton
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £421,772, Sherborne undercuts Wincanton (£444,538) by around 5% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Sherborne is a flat at £205,019, while in Wincanton it is a flat at £128,464.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 60% pricier in Sherborne (£205,019 vs £128,464).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Wincanton prices grew faster — 88% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestSherborne has a crime rate of 21.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 285% lower than Wincanton at 82.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Sherborne is anti-social-behaviour, while in Wincanton it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Sherborne's most common crime is anti-social behaviour; in Wincanton it's violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestOf the 3 schools in Sherborne, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Wincanton, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Sherborne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wincanton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Sherborne | Wincanton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Wincanton averages 435.8 Mbps – ahead of Sherborne's 341.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Sherborne and 94.4% in Wincanton. Gigabit availability stands at 63.1% in Sherborne and 85.6% in Wincanton.
Wincanton is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (436 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 Wincanton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,366 in Sherborne and £1,363 in Wincanton. 57.5% of homes in Sherborne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Wincanton.
Wincanton 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 Wincanton. The median age is 48.1 in Sherborne and 47.3 in Wincanton. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Sherborne and 56.8% in Wincanton. Owner-occupancy is 68.1% in Sherborne versus 67.6% in Wincanton. Sherborne has a population of 10,359 and Wincanton has 6,744.
| Indicator | Sherborne | Wincanton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,359 | 6,744 |
| 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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