Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

DT9 3BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DT9 3BQ.

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Population

630

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Avg Age

23

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

17%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DT9 3BQ 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.

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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

At 71% private renter occupancy, DT9 3BQ is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DT9 3BQ is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km 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.

Within the DT9 district, this postcode is characterised by a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At just 23 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere.

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 3BQ are sourced from Output Area E00166080 (shared with 40 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT9 3BQ. 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

White / British93.3%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

17%Active
FT: 12%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DT9 3BQ 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.

Anti-social behaviour77
Shoplifting32
Violence and sexual offences26
Other theft13
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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Sherborne Primary School

Good308 pupils0.7 km
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Harbour Vale School

Inadequate12 pupils0.7 km
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The Gryphon School

Good1571 pupils1.2 km
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Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School

Good352 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Hunts Food Outlet0.5 km
  • WAITROSE LTD0.1 km
  • SAINSBURY'S0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Green Cottage0.2 km
  • PICTON HOUSE0.3 km
  • ROSE COTTAGE BED & BREAKFAST0.3 km
  • The Eastbury Hotel0.3 km
fastfood

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
  • Thornford6.0 km
  • Yeovil Pen Mill6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Greenhill0.2 km
  • Long Street0.2 km
  • Long Street0.3 km
  • Digby Road0.3 km
  • Greenhill0.3 km