Sherborne East covers the eastern side of the historic market town of Sherborne in north‑west Dorset. The ward is largely residential, with a mix of Victorian terraces, post‑war estates and a few newer developments; local shops, schools and community facilities meet most day‑to‑day needs and it has a steady commuter and retirement population.
The area sits close to the town’s medieval core and heritage landmarks such as Sherborne Abbey and Sherborne Castle, and benefits from easy access to the surrounding rolling countryside and the Blackmore Vale. Tourism, education - including the well‑known independent schools like Sherborne School and Sherborne Girls - and small local businesses all contribute to the economy, while regular markets and community events give the ward a strong local feel.
Postcode districts covering Sherborne East
Most populated places nearby
- Weymouth 23 miles37 km
- Yeovil 5.6 miles9 km
- Bridgwater 24.4 miles39.2 km
- Frome 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Warminster 22.6 miles36.3 km
- Dorchester 17.2 miles27.6 km
- Bridport 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Chard 20 miles32.1 km
- Chard Town 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Street 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Blandford Forum 16.9 miles27.3 km
- Wells 18.5 miles29.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Sherborne Built-up area 0.3 miles0.6 km
- Castleton Parish 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Sherborne West Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Oborne Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Sherborne Rural Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Holway Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- North Wootton Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Poyntington Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Sandford Orcas Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Nether Compton Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Haydon Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Goathill Parish 2.5 miles4 km
Example postcodes in Sherborne East
DT9 4HE, DT9 4EZ, DT9 4RJ, DT9 4HL, DT9 4BP, DT9 3GA, DT9 3QE, DT9 4DB, DT9 3LS … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 30.9 miles49.7 km
- Bournemouth Airport 31.8 miles51.2 km
- Sherborne Railway Station 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Thornford Railway Station 4 miles6.4 km
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Schools in Sherborne East
- Sherborne Primary School Primary
- The Gryphon School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Huish Park Stadium 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Wincanton Racecourse Recreation 8.9 miles14.4 km
- King Alfred's Tower Historic site 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Stourhead Estate 13.6 miles22 km
- Oaks of Avalon Archaeological site 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Chalice Well Gardens 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Poundbury Camp Historic site 16.7 miles26.8 km
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Wardour Castle Estate 19 miles30.6 km
- Longleat Country house 19.2 miles30.9 km