DT9 3AX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Cheap Street, 0.5km from Westbury in Sherborne. Administratively it sits within Sherborne East ward and the West Dorset constituency.
For renters and young professionals, DT9 3AX offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DT9 3AX are sourced from Output Area E00104199 (shared with 148 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHEAP STREET, DT9 3AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHEAP STREET, DT9 3AX.
211
51
£ 42,200 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DT9 3AX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DT9 3AX spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT9 3AX. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DT9 3AX has low crime rates — 41 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 PHARMACY0.1 km
- EDINBURGH WOOLLEN MILL0.1 km
- Grape Tree0.1 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- HALF MOON INN0.2 km
- PLUME OF FEATHERS0.2 km
- SHERBORNE BOWLING CLUB0.3 km
- SLESSOR CLUB0.3 km
- The Cross Keys0.1 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- BEAN SHOT COFFEE0.2 km
- Cafe D'Urberville0.2 km
- Costa0.1 km
- ENGLISH HERITAGE0.8 km
- Gamespod0.8 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Hunts Food Outlet0.5 km
- WAITROSE LTD0.1 km
- SAINSBURY'S0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Green Cottage0.1 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 Pizza0.6 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
- Long Street0.2 km
- Long Street0.2 km
- Council Offices0.2 km
- Council Offices0.2 km
- Greenhill0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DT93AX · Data under Open Government Licence