LONG STREET, DT9 3BY House Prices & Local Information

DT9 3BY is a sought-after residential area on Long Street, 0.6km 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 3BY offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 66 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £426k. 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 3BY are sourced from Output Area E00104191 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.