Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

THE AVENUE, DT9 3AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE AVENUE, DT9 3AJ.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DT9 3AJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. DT9 3AJ's low deprivation rank, 66% ownership, and £1.0M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 51.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DT9 3AJ 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.

For families considering a move, DT9 3AJ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.0M, up 51.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DT9 3AJ are sourced from Output Area E00104196 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT9 3AJ. The average age is 50.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 900,000

5 sales · Mean £ 830,000

Flat

£ 810,000

4 sales · Mean £ 668,750

Semi-Detached

£ 480,000

4 sales · Mean £ 477,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DT9 3AJ has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences34
Anti-social behaviour21
Criminal damage and arson9
Vehicle crime7
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Sherborne Primary School

Good308 pupils0.2 km
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Harbour Vale School

Inadequate12 pupils0.4 km
S

The Gryphon School

Good1571 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Caffe Nero0.6 km
  • CO-OPERATIVE PHARMACY0.6 km
  • EDINBURGH WOOLLEN MILL0.6 km
  • Grape Tree0.6 km
  • + 21 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • HALF MOON INN0.8 km
  • PLUME OF FEATHERS0.8 km
  • SHERBORNE BOWLING CLUB0.5 km
  • SLESSOR CLUB0.5 km
  • The Cross Keys0.6 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • BEAN SHOT COFFEE0.7 km
  • Cafe D'Urberville0.7 km
  • Costa0.5 km
  • ENGLISH HERITAGE0.9 km
  • HUB0.8 km
  • + 20 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Green Cottage0.6 km
  • PICTON HOUSE0.6 km
  • ROSE COTTAGE BED & BREAKFAST0.9 km
  • The Eastbury Hotel0.5 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • WAITROSE LTD0.5 km
  • SAINSBURY'S0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Coffee To Go0.6 km
  • Fly Pie Pizza0.2 km
  • MANDARIN HOUSE0.3 km
  • Star Grill Kebab0.7 km
  • ABBEY FRIAR0.9 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sherborne1.0 km
  • Thornford6.6 km
  • Yeovil Pen Mill7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Northgate0.2 km
  • Northgate0.2 km
  • Wootton Grove0.3 km
  • Lambs Field0.3 km
  • The Surgery0.3 km