Askwith Close, Sherborne
House prices, sold prices and local information for DT9 6DX.
At a glance
5 property sales on Askwith Close, Sherborne have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. The most recent sale was on 15 Mar 2023. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £350,000.
House prices on Askwith Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Askwith Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all DT9 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £350,000 | 15 Mar 2023 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £261,000 | 3 Dec 2019 |
Sold prices on Askwith Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8, Askwith Close DT9 6DX | 15 Mar 2023 | £410,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14, Askwith Close DT9 6DX | 16 Jan 2023 | £310,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Askwith Close DT9 6DX | 12 Oct 2021 | £350,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10, Askwith Close DT9 6DX | 21 Apr 2021 | £330,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Askwith Close DT9 6DX | 3 Dec 2019 | £261,000 | 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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Crime and flood risk near Askwith Close
Crime
46 crimes were reported within about a mile of Askwith Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 19 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 5 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Askwith Close is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- South East Somerset Rivers, Upper Reaches Flood alert area
- River Yeo from Sherborne to Yeovil Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Askwith Close
| 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 | 1.5 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 and local GPs
Train stations
- Sherborne station 0.9 mi · 19 min walk
- Thornford station 2.9 mi · 59 min walk
- Yeovil Pen Mill station 3.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Abbots Way (NE-bound) 1 min walk
- Abbots Way (opp, Ridgeway) 1 min walk
- Littlefield Post Office (NE-bound, Littlefield) 2 min walk
- Ridgeway Corner (W-bound, Ridgeway) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Grove Medical Centre
Wootton Grove, Sherborne · 1.2 mi - The Apples Medical Centre
East Mill Lane, Sherborne · 1.2 mi - Milborne Port Surgery
Gainsborough, Milbourne Port, Sherborne · 3.3 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 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: decile 4 of 10 · Crime: decile 7 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 51.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 35.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 585 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 56.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 28.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,135 |
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.
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.
Nearby streets in DT9
- Granville Way£248k
- Long Street£358k
- Lenthay Road£650k
- Northfield£398k
- Acreman Street£190k
- Twelve Acres£360k
- Amors Drove£247k
- Warren Way£233k
- Long Street£395k
- Harbour Way£405k
- Ridgeway£315k
- Newtown£291k