Stonedene Sherborne, Dorset
10 addresses across 1 postcode (DT9), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 43201677.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2019 the median was £310,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 2, E: 1).
- 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 B; Band D in Dorset costs £2,765 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Sherborne, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Quarr Local Nature Reserve, is about 160 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 107 to 111 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Grove Medical Centre, about 570 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 59% of households owned their home and 27% 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 violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £345,000 | £345,000 | £345,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £221,000 | £221,000 | £221,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May 2019 | MELLOW STONES, 9 DT9 4EJ | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 5 Sep 2013 | 7 DT9 4EJ | Detached | £345,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2009 | 5 DT9 4EJ | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2001 | 9 DT9 4EJ | Detached | £221,000 | |
| 24 Mar 1998 | 9 DT9 4EJ | Detached | £110,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 94 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (3); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1983-1990 (2); 1976-1982 (2); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2); rented (private) (1); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
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 B (43% of about 690 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- 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.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 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 10 addresses are between 107 m and 111 m above sea level (110 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DT9 4EJ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sherborne 207,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Thornford 2,310 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) | |
| Yeovil Pen Mill 170,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Queens Terrace Sherborne | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Yeovil | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mer | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 49.2 km (31 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Grove Medical Centre | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Abbey Pharmacy | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brooklyn House Dental Practice | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Yeatman Hospital | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Sherborne Cashzone | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Quarr Local Nature Reserve 3.2 ha | 160 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 370 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.7 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 240 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 3.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Emerenciana, a listed building (Grade II*), 740 m (0.5 miles) south-west. 127 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Emerenciana | Listed building, Grade II* | 740 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Sherborne House | Listed building, Grade I | 810 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Former Hospice of Saint Julian | Listed building, Grade II* | 840 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Greenhill House | Listed building, Grade II* | 850 m (0.5 miles) south |
| The Conduit Cross | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Sherborne Abbey, remains of | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Sherborne Old Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Sherborne Castle | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ambrose Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Oborne Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Hack Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Round Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Dancing Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Sherborne Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 10 |
8 of the street's 10 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gryphon School Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 220 m | No published inspection |
| Sherborne Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 420 m (0.3 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gryphon School DT9 4EQ | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Forget Me Not Day Nursery DT9 4EQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2025 |
| The Carpenters Arms DT9 4JD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2021 |
| The Mermaid DT9 4JD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2025 |
| SHERBORNE LEARNING CENTRE DT9 4DN | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jun 2018 |
| PEAR TREE NURSERY DT9 4DN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2019 |
| The Screaming Bean DT9 4HR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2024 |
| ST PAUL'S CHURCH | Other catering premises | 380 m | Exempt | |
| NSP Store Ltd DT9 4DW | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2019 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Mccreery Road (12); On or near Quarr Drive (7); On or near Stonedene (3); On or near St Aldhelm'S Road (2); On or near Bristol Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 59% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 21% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 11% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 24% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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 4EJ: 10 addresses of 12 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Quarr Drive · St Aldhelms Place · The Courtyard · Quarr Lane · St Aldhelms Road · St Paul's Green · Mccreery Road · St Aldhelm's Road · Vernalls Road · Simons Road · School View Close · The Furlongs
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.