DT9 (Sherborne) in Dorset presents a mixed investment profile. Over the past five years, capital appreciation has been modest at 1.9% compound annual growth, while rental yields have outpaced this significantly at 5.5% CAGR, suggesting stronger income-generation potential than capital gains. The district scores 46.6 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 30th percentile nationally—indicating average market fundamentals. Currently in a latent gentrification stage, the area has not yet experienced the demographic shifts and infrastructure improvements characteristic of more advanced development phases. For investors, the rental growth differential warrants consideration, though the subdued capital appreciation reflects the district's position within a lower-momentum regional market.
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- 1Property prices up 1.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.5% per year
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What's changing in Sherborne · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.9 points this month to 47/100, driven mainly by risk.
12 planning applications submitted in DT9 over the last six months.
Sherborne (DT9) common questions
Is Sherborne up and coming?
Sherborne (DT9) has a trajectory score of 47/100 (Average), placing it in the top 65% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 4.3 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Sherborne safe?
Sherborne has a safety score of 48/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Sherborne?
The average property price in Sherborne (DT9) is £279k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Sherborne?
The median monthly rent in Sherborne (DT9) is £969 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Sherborne?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Yeovil (BA21), Yeovil (BA20), Yeovil (BA22), Templecombe (BA8), Montacute (TA15). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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