Town Pop. 639

Living in Sherborne St John: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sherborne St John scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 87/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Of the 3 places sharing the RG24 postcode district, Sherborne St John scores lowest.

The RG24 district averages 60/100, putting Sherborne St John 13 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Sherborne St John sits 22 points above the RG24 district figure of 65/100. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see RG24 postcode district.

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Sherborne St John scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
82.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 16 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 102% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 92% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 214% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Severals 6 crimes
  2. 2 Dancers Meadow 5 crimes
  3. 3 Monk Sherborne Road 4 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 6.3 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
75
Green Space 38
Parks Ample 14
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
18
2 schools in area · 24 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Sherborne St John Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Everest Community AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
13
A&E departmentsBasingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital0.6 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital12.1 mi
Frimley Park Hospital15.5 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
Nearest GP surgeryBramblys Grange Medical Practice2.2 mi
GP capacity2,004 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
58
Full fibre (FTTP)69%
available across Basingstoke and Deane
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
81.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
81.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 35 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate57.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.7%Unemployed1.5%Retired31.6%Student2.9%Other inactive6.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.2%Skilled & technical31.6%Routine & elementary15.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.7%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership78%
Among the least-deprived 15% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
Council tax Basingstoke and Deane · 2026-27
A £1,503
B £1,754
C £2,004
D £2,255
E £2,756
F £3,257
G £3,758
H £4,510
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
29
Basingstoke 2.1 mi
Bramley 3.2 mi
Mortimer 6.2 mi
J6 M3 3.3 mi
J6 M3 3.3 mi
J7 M3 5.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Sherborne St John in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Monk Sherborne 50 1.0 mi away ⇄
Charter Alley and Ramsdell 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
Basingstoke 62 2.2 mi away ⇄
Little London (Basingstoke and Deane) 50 2.5 mi away ⇄
Pamber Green 45 2.6 mi away ⇄
Bramley 48 3.1 mi away ⇄
Old Basing 56 3.5 mi away ⇄
Sherfield on Loddon 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Silchester 44 4.0 mi away ⇄
Cliddesden 36 4.0 mi away ⇄
Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) 50 4.3 mi away ⇄
Tadley 51 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sherborne St John a nice place to live?

Sherborne St John has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sherborne St John is 47/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Sherborne St John?

Sherborne St John is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 53 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sherborne St John?

Among the top-rated schools in Sherborne St John is Sherborne St John Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Sherborne St John in total.

Sherborne St John in context

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Postcode districts in Sherborne St John

RG24 60 ⇄

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