South Avenue, Sherborne
House prices, sold prices and local information for DT9 6AR, DT9 6AP, DT9 6AS.
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At a glance
13 property sales on South Avenue, Sherborne have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £195,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £209,304. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2019; 3 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on South Avenue range from £147,000 to £260,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on South Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. South Avenue 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 13 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 13 | £209,304 | 29 May 2026 |
Sold prices on South Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37, South Avenue DT9 6AR | 29 May 2026 | £195,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 43, South Avenue DT9 6AR | 8 Sep 2025 | £260,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, South Avenue DT9 6AP | 30 Jan 2025 | £168,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 66, South Avenue DT9 6AS | 12 Dec 2024 | £230,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 43, South Avenue DT9 6AR | 27 Feb 2023 | £210,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 24, South Avenue DT9 6AP | 27 Jan 2023 | £226,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 59, South Avenue DT9 6AR | 12 Jul 2022 | £249,950 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 30, South Avenue DT9 6AP | 11 Oct 2021 | £245,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 37, South Avenue DT9 6AR | 14 Sep 2021 | £180,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 66, South Avenue DT9 6AS | 28 Feb 2020 | £180,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 49, South Avenue DT9 6AR | 14 Feb 2020 | £225,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 23, South Avenue DT9 6AR | 15 May 2019 | £147,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 36, South Avenue DT9 6AP | 2 May 2019 | £205,000 | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 37, South Avenue | £180,000 (Sep 2021) → £195,000 (May 2026) | +8% over 5 yrs |
| 43, South Avenue | £210,000 (Feb 2023) → £260,000 (Sep 2025) | +24% over 3 yrs |
| 66, South Avenue | £180,000 (Feb 2020) → £230,000 (Dec 2024) | +28% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near South Avenue
Crime
49 crimes were reported within about a mile of South Avenue 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 | 15 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 5 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
South Avenue 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 South Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School 336 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.1 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 | 0.6 mi |
| Sherborne School 538 pupils | Other independent school Christian | 13–19 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Sherborne Primary School 304 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Harbour Vale School 23 pupils | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | 5–16 | Good Report | 1.1 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 0.7 mi · 15 min walk
- Thornford station 3.0 mi · 1 hr walk
- Yeovil Pen Mill station 3.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- South Avenue (NE-bound, Lenthay Road) 1 min walk
- South Avenue (SW-bound) 1 min walk
- Lenthay Close (nr, Lenthay Road) 2 min walk
- Lenthay Close (SW-bound) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Apples Medical Centre
East Mill Lane, Sherborne · 1.0 mi - The Grove Medical Centre
Wootton Grove, Sherborne · 1.1 mi - Milborne Port Surgery
Gainsborough, Milbourne Port, Sherborne · 3.2 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Sherborne · 0.2 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Sherborne · 0.6 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Sherborne · 0.8 mi
- Waitrose Waitrose Sherborne · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- The Abbey Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
- Boots · 0.8 mi
- Wellbeing Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- Wessex House Dental Practice · 0.6 mi
- Sherborne Dental Centre · 0.7 mi
- Brooklyn House Dental Practice · 0.8 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 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 | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
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.
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 South Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.2% | 97.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.8% | 1.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 55.1% | 51.5% |
| No religion | 38.1% | 40.1% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.5% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 93.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 3.9% | 6.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 21.3% | 31.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19.7% | 17.7% |
| No qualifications | 19.3% | 15.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.3% | 15% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 13.8% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.6% | 6.8% |
| Other qualifications | 2% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.6% | 44.9% |
| Good health | 37% | 35.8% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 14.2% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 51.5% | 40.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 20.9% | 31.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 19.5% | 13.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 8.2% | 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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