| Council | Dorset |
| Crime Rate | ✓Low for a South West town 55% below the national average. |
| Demographics | 🌻 Retirees |
The average house price in Sherborne is £328,167, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Sherborne house price trends over the last 30 years.
£328,167
£586,758
£180,000
£300,303
£263,364
Is Sherborne a nice place to live?
Sherborne is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Dorset. It particularly appeals to retirees.
How safe is Sherborne?
Sherborne has a low crime rate for a South West town, with around 34 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 55% below the national average, and 27% below the Dorset average.
What are the best schools in Sherborne?
Sherborne has 3 schools nearby. Schools rated Good by Ofsted include Trent Young's CofE Primary School, The Gryphon School, Sherborne Primary School.
What are the demographics of Sherborne?
The majority of residents in Sherborne identify as White (British) (92%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (91%). The most common religion is Christian (55%).