THE AVENUE, DT9 3AH House Prices & Local Information

DT9 3AH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Avenue, 0.7km from Priestlands in Sherborne. Administratively it sits within Sherborne East ward and the West Dorset constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DT9 3AH is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 56) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £584k, up 28.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DT9 3AH are sourced from Output Area E00104200 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.