DT9 3BL is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Westbury in Sherborne. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Sherborne West ward and the West Dorset constituency.
This is a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 23) — lively, but with high tenant turnover.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DT9 3BL are sourced from Output Area E00166080 (shared with 40 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DT9 3BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DT9 3BL.
630
23
£ 42,200 /yr
17%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DT9 3BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
71% of homes in DT9 3BL are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT9 3BL. The average age is 23.0. 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: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DT9 3BL has low crime rates — 44 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
26 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Caffe Nero0.0 km
- CO-OPERATIVE PHARMACY0.0 km
- EDINBURGH WOOLLEN MILL0.0 km
- Grape Tree0.0 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- HALF MOON INN0.1 km
- PLUME OF FEATHERS0.1 km
- SHERBORNE BOWLING CLUB0.3 km
- SLESSOR CLUB0.3 km
- The Cross Keys0.0 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- BEAN SHOT COFFEE0.1 km
- Cafe D'Urberville0.1 km
- Costa0.2 km
- ENGLISH HERITAGE0.8 km
- Gamespod0.7 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Hunts Food Outlet0.4 km
- WAITROSE LTD0.2 km
- SAINSBURY'S0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Green Cottage0.1 km
- PICTON HOUSE0.4 km
- ROSE COTTAGE BED & BREAKFAST0.4 km
- The Eastbury Hotel0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Coffee To Go0.7 km
- Fly Pie Pizza0.7 km
- Lunch Thai0.9 km
- MANDARIN HOUSE0.5 km
- Star Grill Kebab0.1 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sherborne0.4 km
- Thornford6.0 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Digby Road0.2 km
- Long Street0.2 km
- Digby Road0.2 km
- Long Street0.2 km
- Acreman Place0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DT93BL · Data under Open Government Licence