Welcome to Sherborne
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Sherborne is a market town and civil parish in north west Dorset, in South West England. It is sited on the River Yeo, on the edge of the Blackmore Vale, 6 miles (10 kilometres) east of Yeovil. The parish includes the hamlets of Nether Coombe and Lower Clatcombe. The A30 road, which connects London to Penzance, runs through the town. In the 2011 census the population of Sherborne parish and the two electoral wards was 9,523. 28.7% of the population is aged 65 or older. Sherborne's historic buildings include Sherborne Abbey, its manor house, independent schools, and two castles: the ruins of a 12th-century fortified palace and the 16th-century mansion known as Sherborne Castle built by Sir Walter Raleigh. Much of the old town, including the abbey and many medieval and Georgian buildings, is built from distinctive ochre-coloured ham stone. The town is served by Sherborne railway station.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
669 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
10,359 (2021) |
Density |
1,549 people/km2 |
Mean age |
45.1 |
Ward |
Sherborne East |
District |
West Dorset |
Postcodes |
DT9 |
ONS ID |
E04003593 |
Council
Contact details for Sherborne Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Sherborne Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Sherborne Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Sherborne Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Sherborne Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Sherborne Parish.
Local News
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Published: 15th Sep 2023