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Sherborne, United Kingdom
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Sherborne is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 9,523. Elevation: 190 ft (58 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 9,523 |
| Population Density | 7 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.9460°, -2.5178° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.1 inches (10 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $47,577 |
| Median Age | 51.5 years |
About Sherborne
Sherborne is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 9,523. The city sits at an elevation of 190 feet (58 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Sherborne vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Sherborne vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $47,577 |
| 37% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,577 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $915 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.0% |
| 11% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 867 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 53.9% |
| Public Transit | 1.6% |
| Work from Home | 28.2% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $424,950 |
| 51% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,189 |
| 2% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 71.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.7% |
| Housing Units | 3,809 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Area | 1,308.1 sq mi (3,388.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.9460°N, 2.5178°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND | Avalanche | 0.4 m | - | 60 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
Sherborne has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (2.1").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 31.5% |
| 7% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 49.1% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1,308.1 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 53.9% |
| Public Transit | 1.6% |
| Work from Home | 28.2% |
Schools in Sherborne
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Medlycott | - | - | - | - |
| Business, Economics, Enterprise & Entrepeneurship | - | - | - | - |
| The Gryphon School | - | - | - | - |
| Sherborne Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sherborne Preparatory School | - | - | - | - |
| Sherborne School for Girls | - | - | - | - |
| Sherborne International School | - | - | - | - |
| Leweston School | - | - | - | - |
| Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Harbour Vale School | - | - | - | - |
| Sherborne School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sherborne
12 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noods Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| BFBS Blandford | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Weymouth Rocks (Medium Bitrate) | punk, rock | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Abbey104 | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Wimborne | community radio station | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Ninesprings | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Alfred | community news | MP3 160 kbps | |
| 10 Radio 105.3 - Wiveliscombe | community radio, somerset | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Somervalley fm | community radio, local station | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 100% Whatever Westcountry | - | MP3 | |
| Wave Community Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WIDE Radio | club, dance | MP3 |
Museums in Sherborne
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaminster Museum | ||||
| Bridport Museum | ||||
| Bruton Museum | ||||
| Cobham Hall | ||||
| Collonade | ||||
| Dinosaur Museum | ||||
| Dorset Museum | ||||
| Fleet Air Arm Museum | ||||
| Gillingham Museum | ||||
| Glastonbury Abbey | ||||
| Glastonbury Tribunal | ||||
| Haynes International Motor Museum | ||||
| Ilchester Museum | ||||
| Mere Museum | ||||
| Montacute TV Radio & Toy Museum | ||||
| Roman Villa Museum | ||||
| Sherborne Museum | ||||
| Sherborne Steam & Waterwheel Centre | ||||
| Somerset Rural Life Museum | ||||
| South Somerset Heritage Collection | ||||
| Stour Micro Museum | ||||
| Sturminster Museum | ||||
| Terracotta Warriors Museum | ||||
| The Keep Military Museum | ||||
| The Teddy Bear Museum | ||||
| The Tutankhamun Exhibition | ||||
| Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum | ||||
| Villa Ventorum | ||||
| Visit Hillbrush |
Libraries in Sherborne
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaminster Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridport Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bruton Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burton Bradstock Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dorchester Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gillingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Martock Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mere Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Milborne Port Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Puddletown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sherborne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Somerton Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stalbridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Street Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sturminster Newton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yeovil Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sherborne
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Market | |||||
| Rise Market And Bakery | |||||
| The Customs House |
Hotels in Sherborne
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sherborne
6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sherborne
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Sherborne
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Sherborne
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Sherborne
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Sherborne
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Sherborne
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sherborne
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sherborne
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Sherborne
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Sherborne
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorset Piddle Brewery | ||||
| Palmer's Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Sherborne
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Sherborne
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warmwell Snowsport Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| South Wilts Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Sherborne
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Airport | BRS | Large Airport |
| Bournemouth Airport | BOH | Medium Airport |
| RAF Fairford | FFD | Medium Airport |
| RNAS Yeovilton | YEO | Medium Airport |
| Avon Lane Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Badminton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bagber Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Batch End Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Biss Brook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowerchalke Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bowerswaine Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bowldown Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Branscombe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Charlton Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Charmy Down Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chase Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clutton Hill Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Compton Abbas Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cotswold Airport | GBA | Small Airport |
| Craysmarsh Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Curry Rivel Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deptford Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Devizes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dorset Gliding Club (Eyres Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Dunkeswell Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Edington Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Farway Common Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Garston Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Godney Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great House Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gutchpool Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Halesland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Henstridge Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hermitage Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Heywood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Langley House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Langport Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Withial Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower-Durston Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lydeway Field | - | Small Airport |
| Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Manton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sherborne
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Alweston Post Office | |
| Sherborne Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sherborne
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapel of the Holy Trinity | |
| Cheap Street Church | |
| Church of St James the Great | |
| Church of St Martin of Tours | |
| Church of St Mary Magdalene | |
| Church of The Sacred Heart and St Aldhelm | |
| Longburton Methodist Church | |
| Sherborne Abbey | |
| St Lawrence | |
| St Mary Magdalene's Church (rems.) | |
| St Paul's Church | |
| St Peter & St Paul |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Sherborne?
Sherborne has a population of 9,523 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 1,308.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.4% female and 48.6% male.
Is Sherborne expensive to live in?
The median household income is $47,577, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $424,950 (51% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,189 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Sherborne?
Sherborne has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 43.6 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Sherborne?
Sherborne has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $915. There are 867 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Sherborne?
The median home value in Sherborne is $424,950. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,189. The homeownership rate is 71.4%.
How are the schools in Sherborne?
31.5% of adults in Sherborne hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 49.1% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Sherborne?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Sherborne is 2.9% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.4% Asian. 97.7% of residents speak only English at home. 7.1% of the population are military veterans. 5.1% of residents have a disability.