Houses for sale in Sherborne, Dorset
House Prices in Sherborne
Properties in Sherborne have an average house price of £397k and had 817 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 £342,125 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 9,691 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 15.2%.
Looking back five years, average prices are down about 9.4% since 2021, a drop of around £35,666 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 19.1% since then, roughly 1.8% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace eases back to about 1%.
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 £397,373. This amount is 1% higher than the average price in Dorset. There are 6,117 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 £508,889.
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 £361,264, Bradford Abbas at an average of £373,432 and Sherborne East at an average of £380,286.
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 | £342,125 | -22% |
30 Properties |
| 2025 | £418,453 | 9% |
244 Properties |
| 2024 | £379,758 | -6% |
288 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Semi Detached House | £345,119.00 | 190 Semi Detached Houses |
| Detached House | £565,749.00 | 302 Detached Houses |
| Terraced House | £298,810.00 | 245 Terraced Houses |
| Flat | £187,709.00 | 80 Flats |
Transport in Sherborne
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