Abbots Way, Sherborne
House prices, sold prices and local information for DT9 6DU, DT9 6DT.
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At a glance
11 property sales on Abbots Way, Sherborne have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2020. The most recent sale was on 17 Oct 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £423,889. By property type, sales here have been 82% detached, 18% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Abbots Way range from £230,000 to £470,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Abbots Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Abbots Way has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all DT9 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 12 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £423,889 | 28 May 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £244,000 | 17 Oct 2025 |
Sold prices on Abbots Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25, Abbots Way DT9 6DU | 17 Oct 2025 | £258,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Abbots Way DT9 6DT | 28 May 2025 | £425,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 19, Abbots Way DT9 6DU | 23 May 2025 | £230,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 35, Abbots Way DT9 6DU | 25 Mar 2025 | £470,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 26, Abbots Way DT9 6DT | 2 Sep 2024 | £450,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 47, Abbots Way DT9 6DU | 29 Sep 2023 | £435,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Abbots Way DT9 6DU | 4 Aug 2023 | £450,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14, Abbots Way DT9 6DT | 14 Jul 2022 | £450,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Abbots Way DT9 6DT | 4 Mar 2022 | £405,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Abbots Way DT9 6DU | 30 Sep 2021 | £295,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 24, Abbots Way DT9 6DT | 29 Oct 2020 | £435,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, Abbots Way DT9 6DU | 10 Jul 2020 | £220,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Schools near Abbots Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School 336 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Sherborne School for Girls 456 pupils | Other independent school Church of England | 11–19 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Sherborne Preparatory School 204 pupils | Other independent school | 3–14 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Sherborne School 538 pupils | Other independent school Christian | 13–19 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Harbour Vale School 23 pupils | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | 5–16 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Sherborne Primary School 304 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| The Gryphon School 1,569 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–18 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Thornford CofE Primary School 104 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 2.2 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Sherborne station 0.9 mi · 19 min walk
- Thornford station 3.0 mi · 1 hr walk
- Yeovil Pen Mill station 3.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Abbots Way (NE-bound) 2 min walk
- Abbots Way (opp, Ridgeway) 2 min walk
- Ridgeway Corner (W-bound, Ridgeway) 2 min walk
- Ridgeway Corner (E-bound) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Grove Medical Centre
Wootton Grove, Sherborne · 1.1 mi - The Apples Medical Centre
East Mill Lane, Sherborne · 1.2 mi - Milborne Port Surgery
Gainsborough, Milbourne Port, Sherborne · 3.3 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Sherborne · 0.1 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Sherborne · 0.5 mi
- Waitrose Waitrose Sherborne · 0.9 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Sherborne · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- The Abbey Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
- Boots · 0.9 mi
- Wellbeing Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
Dentists
- Wessex House Dental Practice · 0.8 mi
- Sherborne Dental Centre · 0.8 mi
- Brooklyn House Dental Practice · 0.9 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 73.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 14.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 717 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 49.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 37.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,586 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 79% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 92% |
Share of homes across Dorset with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Abbots Way
Ethnic group
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.9% | 97.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 63.2% | 51.5% |
| No religion | 28.4% | 40.1% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 93.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 7.7% | 6.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 39.9% | 31.5% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.7% | 15% |
| No qualifications | 14.7% | 15.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 13.3% | 17.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 6.6% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Other qualifications | 3.6% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.1% | 44.9% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 35.8% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 14.2% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42.9% | 40.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 28.6% | 31.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 17.3% | 13.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 11.2% | 13.7% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Dorset.
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