CHEAP STREET, DT9 3BA House Prices & Local Information

DT9 3BA is a sought-after residential area on Cheap Street, 0.4km from Westbury in Sherborne. Administratively it sits within Sherborne East ward and the West Dorset constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DT9, DT9 3BA offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 63 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £161k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 323.7% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for DT9 3BA are sourced from Output Area E00104190 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.