Downs Lane, Yetminster, Sherborne
House prices, sold prices and local information for DT9 6NJ.
At a glance
1 property sale on Downs Lane, Yetminster, Sherborne has been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2023. The most recent sale was on 7 Nov 2023. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £1,091,000.
House prices on Downs Lane compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Downs Lane has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all DT9 house prices.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,091,000 | 7 Nov 2023 |
Sold prices on Downs Lane
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downs House, Downs Lane DT9 6NJ | 7 Nov 2023 | £1,091,000 | 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 Downs Lane
Crime
2 crimes were reported within about a mile of Downs Lane in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Downs Lane is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- South East Somerset Rivers, Upper Reaches Flood alert area
- Groundwater flooding in the West of Dorset Flood alert area
- River Wriggle at Yetminster 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 Downs Lane
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School 99 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Thornford CofE Primary School 104 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.9 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
- Yetminster station 0.4 mi · 7 min walk
- Thornford station 1.4 mi · 28 min walk
- Chetnole station 1.7 mi · 34 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Coles Lane (opp, Thornford Road) 11 min walk
- Coles Lane (N-bound, Thornford Road) 12 min walk
GP surgeries
- Yetminster Health Centre
Church Street, Yetminster, Sherborne · 0.3 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 6 of 10 · Crime: decile 9 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 76.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 11.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 780 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 54.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 33.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,699 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 75% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 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.
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