Culvers Close Sherborne, Dorset
1 address across 1 postcode (DT9), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 43201730.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Dorset costs £2,765 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 22% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Sherborne, about 740 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Paddock Garden, is about 490 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 68 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Grove Medical Centre, about 790 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 190 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 74% of households owned their home and 45% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 25 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Dorset in 2026-27: Band D £2,765 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,843 | £2,151 | £2,458 | £2,765 | £3,379 | £3,994 | £4,608 | £5,530 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (34% of about 770 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Sherborne Conservation Area 5. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- BEECH COTTAGE. ROSE COTTAGE. WHITE COTTAGE., grade II
- THE COTTAGE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Aldhelmsted East, Sherborne School For Girls: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 68 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DT9 3PH | 100% | 22% | 22% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sherborne 207,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Thornford 2,310 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Yeovil Pen Mill 170,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.5 km (4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Greenhill Sherborne | 320 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Yeovil | 7.5 km (4.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 50.2 km (31 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Grove Medical Centre | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Abbey Pharmacy | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sherborne Dental Centre | 260 m |
| Hospital | Yeatman Hospital | 240 m |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Sherborne Cashzone | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Paddock Garden 2,480 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Quarr Local Nature Reserve 3.2 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 390 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,150 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,520 m² | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 4.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Abbey Grange, a listed building (Grade I), 270 m east. 361 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 12 of them Grade I and 15 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey Grange | Listed building, Grade I | 270 m east |
| Chapel at Sherborne School | Listed building, Grade I | 310 m south-east |
| Greenhill House | Listed building, Grade II* | 320 m north-east |
| School House Studies at Sherborne School | Listed building, Grade I | 320 m east |
| Sherborne Abbey, remains of | Scheduled monument | 340 m south-east |
| The Conduit Cross | Scheduled monument | 440 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Sherborne Old Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Sherborne Castle | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dancing Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Home Covert | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Yetman's Copse | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Lover's Grove | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Withybed Plantation | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Sherborne Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Dorset: see them on the Dorset page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Gryphon School Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROSE COTTAGE BED & BREAKFAST DT9 3PH | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 60 m | Exempt | |
| Chartwells (Sherborne Preparatory School) DT9 3NY | School/college/university | 120 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2025 |
| YEATMAN HOSPITAL DT9 3JU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2026 |
| HILLBROOK COURT | Other catering premises | 220 m | Exempt | |
| Chartwells DT9 3LF | School/college/university | 250 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE DT9 4EZ | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2019 |
| PICTON HOUSE DT9 4EW | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 280 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jul 2018 |
| HUB DT9 3AP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| OXFORDS DT9 3PX | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| THE CHOCOLATE MUSKETEER DT9 3PX | Retailers - other | 350 m | Exempt | |
| WINSTONES DT9 3PX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jun 2018 |
| The White Hart DT9 3PX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Dorset Hemp Co DT9 3FB | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2019 |
| Jen's Kitchen DT9 3PX | School/college/university | 350 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jul 2019 |
| THE GREEN DT9 3HY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cornhill (7); On or near Kitt Hill (5); On or near Richmond Green (3); On or near Parking Area (3); On or near Back Lane (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 68 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 7% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 55% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 74% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 62% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 29% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 59% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 40% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 44% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 45% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- DT9 3PH: 1 address of 37 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Acreman Court · Powys Green · Acreman Street · Richmond Green · Cornhill · Powys Lane · Kitt Hill · Newell · Abbey Road · Back Lane · Greenhill · Finger Lane
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.