DT9 3AD is a sought-after residential area located 0.6km from Westbury in Sherborne. Administratively it sits within Sherborne East ward and the West Dorset constituency.
For serious buyers, DT9 3AD is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An established, mature community with an average age of 60 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for DT9 3AD are sourced from Output Area E00104201 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DT9 3AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DT9 3AD.
296
60
£ 42,200 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DT9 3AD spans multiple life stages — average age 60, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT9 3AD. The average age is 60.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DT9 3AD has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Sherborne Primary School
Harbour Vale School
The Gryphon School
Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Caffe Nero0.1 km
- CO-OPERATIVE PHARMACY0.2 km
- EDINBURGH WOOLLEN MILL0.1 km
- Grape Tree0.1 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- HALF MOON INN0.3 km
- PLUME OF FEATHERS0.3 km
- SHERBORNE BOWLING CLUB0.2 km
- SLESSOR CLUB0.2 km
- The Cross Keys0.2 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- BEAN SHOT COFFEE0.2 km
- Cafe D'Urberville0.2 km
- Costa0.2 km
- ENGLISH HERITAGE0.7 km
- Gamespod0.9 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Hunts Food Outlet0.5 km
- WAITROSE LTD0.2 km
- SAINSBURY'S0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Green Cottage0.1 km
- PICTON HOUSE0.4 km
- ROSE COTTAGE BED & BREAKFAST0.5 km
- The Eastbury Hotel0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Coffee To Go0.6 km
- Fly Pie Pizza0.5 km
- Lunch Thai1.0 km
- MANDARIN HOUSE0.4 km
- Star Grill Kebab0.2 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sherborne0.5 km
- Thornford6.1 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Long Street0.1 km
- Long Street0.1 km
- St Swithins Close0.1 km
- St Swithins Close0.2 km
- Council Offices0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DT93AD · Data under Open Government Licence