Houses for sale in Sherborne, Dorset
House Prices in Sherborne
Properties in Sherborne have an average house price of £396k and had 951 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Sherborne is an area in Dorset with 8,247 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £2.15M.
Properties for sale in Sherborne
Neighbourhoods in Sherborne
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Property price trends in Sherborne
According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Sherborne sold for £378,280 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 9,825 sales logged over the past 31 years.
Prices have fallen back over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £403,599, that's a fall of roughly 6.3%.
Looking back five years, average prices are up about 0.1% since 2021, a gain of around £489 in cash terms.
Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £287,297, so the typical sold price has climbed about 31.7% since then, roughly 2.8% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace eases back to about 1.7%.
Frequently asked questions about Sherborne
What is the average price for a property for sale in Sherborne?
The average price for a property for sale in Sherborne is £396,428. This amount is 1% higher than the average price in Dorset. There are 6,090 property listings for sale in Sherborne.
What locations have the most expensive properties for sale in Sherborne?
The locations with the most expensive properties for sale in Sherborne are Stalbridge & Marnhull at an average of £835,000, Chalk Valleys at an average of £650,000 and Queen Thorne at an average of £514,881.
What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Sherborne?
The locations with the most affordable properties for sale in Sherborne are Sherborne West at an average of £357,247, Sherborne East at an average of £375,084 and Bradford Abbas at an average of £382,483.
Which train stations are available in or near Sherborne?
Some of the train stations available in or near Sherborne are Sherborne, Thornford and Yetminster.
Property Price Paid in Sherborne by Year
The average sold property price by year was:
| Year | Average Sold Price | Price Change |
Sold Properties
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £378,280 | -10% |
126 Properties |
| 2025 | £416,157 | 9% |
279 Properties |
| 2024 | £379,085 | -6% |
291 Properties |
| 2023 | £403,599 | -4% |
255 Properties |
| 2022 | £421,500 | 10% |
293 Properties |
| 2021 | £377,791 | 10% |
429 Properties |
| 2020 | £338,791 | 0,1% |
290 Properties |
| 2019 | £338,325 | 2% |
338 Properties |
| 2018 | £333,006 | 2% |
320 Properties |
| 2017 | £325,075 | 12% |
348 Properties |
Property Price per Property Type in Sherborne
Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.
The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:
| Property Type | Average Sold Price | Sold Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Detached House | £568,455.00 | 349 Detached Houses |
| Flat | £181,854.00 | 94 Flats |
| Semi Detached House | £341,562.00 | 221 Semi Detached Houses |
| Terraced House | £299,764.00 | 287 Terraced Houses |
Transport in Sherborne
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