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.
THE AVENUE, DT9 3AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE AVENUE, DT9 3AJ.
312
51
£ 42,200 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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.
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.
school Local Schools
Sherborne Primary School
Harbour Vale School
The Gryphon School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- WAITROSE LTD0.5 km
- SAINSBURY'S0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: DT93AJ · Data under Open Government Licence