The Sheeplands, Sherborne
House prices, sold prices and local information for DT9 4BS.
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At a glance
14 property sales on The Sheeplands, Sherborne have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £401,500. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £419,214. Average sale prices rose from £341,500 in 2019 to £401,500 in 2026 (+18%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 8% above the Sherborne average of £371,893 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2019; 2 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on The Sheeplands range from £315,000 to £585,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 40 streets in Sherborne with at least two sales in the last year, The Sheeplands ranks 11th for average price.
House prices on The Sheeplands compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all DT9 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 15 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £419,214 | 6 Mar 2026 |
Sold prices on The Sheeplands
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28, The Sheeplands DT9 4BS | 6 Mar 2026 | £390,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 78, The Sheeplands DT9 4BS | 4 Feb 2026 | £413,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 48, The Sheeplands DT9 4BS | 12 Dec 2024 | £515,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 46, The Sheeplands DT9 4BS | 6 Dec 2024 | £430,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 24, The Sheeplands DT9 4BS | 29 Nov 2023 | £585,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 70, The Sheeplands DT9 4BS | 4 Sep 2023 | £525,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 42, The Sheeplands DT9 4BS | 6 Apr 2023 | £425,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 72, The Sheeplands DT9 4BS | 17 Sep 2021 | £398,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 64, The Sheeplands DT9 4BS | 30 Nov 2020 | £440,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 52, The Sheeplands DT9 4BS | 31 Jul 2020 | £390,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 52, The Sheeplands DT9 4BS | 30 Jun 2020 | £375,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 18, The Sheeplands DT9 4BS | 15 Jun 2020 | £315,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 56, The Sheeplands DT9 4BS | 11 Jun 2020 | £360,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 48, The Sheeplands DT9 4BS | 3 May 2019 | £315,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Green Tye, 76, The Sheeplands DT9 4BS | 2 May 2019 | £368,000 | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 48, The Sheeplands | £315,000 (May 2019) → £515,000 (Dec 2024) | +63% over 6 yrs |
| 52, The Sheeplands | £375,000 (Jun 2020) → £390,000 (Jul 2020) | +4% over under a year |
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Schools near The Sheeplands
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne School for Girls 456 pupils | Other independent school Church of England | 11–19 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Sherborne Preparatory School 204 pupils | Other independent school | 3–14 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Harbour Vale School 23 pupils | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | 5–16 | Good 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 | 0.7 mi |
| The Gryphon School 1,569 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–18 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School 336 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 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 1.0 mi · 19 min walk
- Thornford station 3.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min walk
- Yeovil Pen Mill station 3.7 mi · 1 hr 14 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Barton Gardens (E-bound, Yeovil Road) 6 min walk
- Barton Gardens (W-bound, Yeovil Road) 6 min walk
- Sherborne Hotel (SE-bound, Horsecastles Lane) 7 min walk
- Sherborne Hotel (NW-bound, Horsecastles Lane) 7 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Grove Medical Centre
Wootton Grove, Sherborne · 0.7 mi - The Apples Medical Centre
East Mill Lane, Sherborne · 1.0 mi - Milborne Port Surgery
Gainsborough, Milbourne Port, Sherborne · 2.7 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Sherborne · 0.3 mi
- Waitrose Waitrose Sherborne · 0.7 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Sherborne · 0.8 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Sherborne · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- The Abbey Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
- Boots · 0.7 mi
- Wellbeing Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- Sherborne Dental Centre · 0.6 mi
- Brooklyn House Dental Practice · 0.6 mi
- Wessex 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 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 | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 70.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 14.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 14.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 643 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 19.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,767 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 85% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 85% | 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.
Energy ratings and home sizes on The Sheeplands
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Who lives around The Sheeplands
Ethnic group
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94.6% | 97.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 49.5% | 51.5% |
| No religion | 40.2% | 40.1% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.8% | 93.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 10.2% | 6.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 38% | 31.5% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 20.8% | 15% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.5% | 17.7% |
| No qualifications | 11.3% | 15.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 6.9% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6.8% |
| Other qualifications | 1.9% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.6% | 44.9% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 35.8% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 14.2% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 43.6% | 40.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 35.2% | 31.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 15.2% | 13.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 6% | 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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