DT9 3AN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Hill House Close, 0.8km from Priestlands in Sherborne. Administratively it sits within Sherborne East ward and the West Dorset constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £483k, down 17.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DT9 3AN are sourced from Output Area E00104196 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILL HOUSE CLOSE, DT9 3AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILL HOUSE CLOSE, DT9 3AN.
312
51
£ 42,200 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DT9 3AN 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
DT9 3AN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £483k, 66% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £483k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 17.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT9 3AN. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 356,000
8 sales · Mean £ 359,437
Detached
£ 695,000
2 sales · Mean £ 695,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DT9 3AN has low crime rates — 22 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
24 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Caffe Nero0.7 km
- CO-OPERATIVE PHARMACY0.7 km
- EDINBURGH WOOLLEN MILL0.7 km
- Grape Tree0.7 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- HALF MOON INN0.8 km
- PLUME OF FEATHERS0.8 km
- SHERBORNE BOWLING CLUB0.6 km
- SLESSOR CLUB0.6 km
- The Cross Keys0.7 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- BEAN SHOT COFFEE0.8 km
- Cafe D'Urberville0.8 km
- Costa0.7 km
- ENGLISH HERITAGE0.8 km
- HUB0.9 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Green Cottage0.7 km
- PICTON HOUSE0.8 km
- ROSE COTTAGE BED & BREAKFAST1.0 km
- The Eastbury Hotel0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- WAITROSE LTD0.6 km
- SAINSBURY'S0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Coffee To Go0.7 km
- Fly Pie Pizza0.4 km
- MANDARIN HOUSE0.5 km
- Star Grill Kebab0.8 km
- ABBEY FRIAR0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sherborne1.0 km
- Thornford6.7 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill7.4 km
Bus Stops
- Lambs Field0.2 km
- Lambs Field0.2 km
- Tinneys Lane0.3 km
- Castleton Road0.3 km
- Northgate0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DT93AN · Data under Open Government Licence