DT9 3AL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.5km from Priestlands in Sherborne. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Sherborne East ward and the West Dorset constituency.
DT9 3AL is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DT9 3AL are sourced from Output Area E00104199 (shared with 148 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DT9 3AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DT9 3AL.
211
51
£ 42,200 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DT9 3AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
DT9 3AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 3AL. The average age is 50.8. 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 3AL has low crime rates — 40 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 Ltd0.1 km
- Caffe Nero0.1 km
- CO-OPERATIVE PHARMACY0.2 km
- EDINBURGH WOOLLEN MILL0.1 km
- Grape Tree0.1 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- HALF MOON INN0.3 km
- PLUME OF FEATHERS0.3 km
- SHERBORNE BOWLING CLUB0.3 km
- SLESSOR CLUB0.3 km
- The Cross Keys0.1 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- BEAN SHOT COFFEE0.2 km
- Cafe D'Urberville0.2 km
- Costa0.1 km
- ENGLISH HERITAGE0.9 km
- Gamespod0.8 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Hunts Food Outlet0.6 km
- WAITROSE LTD0.1 km
- SAINSBURY'S0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Green Cottage0.2 km
- PICTON HOUSE0.3 km
- ROSE COTTAGE BED & BREAKFAST0.4 km
- The Eastbury Hotel0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Coffee To Go0.6 km
- Fly Pie Pizza0.5 km
- Lunch Thai0.8 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 Mill6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Greenhill0.2 km
- Council Offices0.2 km
- Council Offices0.2 km
- Long Street0.2 km
- Long Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DT93AL · Data under Open Government Licence