DT9 3DF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 1.1km from Priestlands in Sherborne. Administratively it sits within Sherborne East ward and the West Dorset constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An established, mature community with an average age of 62 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DT9 3DF are sourced from Output Area E00104202 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DT9 3DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DT9 3DF.
393
62
£ 42,200 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Average age 62, 85% owned. DT9 3DF is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT9 3DF. The average age is 62.4. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DT9 3DF has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Caffe Nero0.9 km
- CO-OPERATIVE PHARMACY0.9 km
- EDINBURGH WOOLLEN MILL0.9 km
- Grape Tree0.9 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- HALF MOON INN1.0 km
- PLUME OF FEATHERS1.0 km
- SHERBORNE BOWLING CLUB0.7 km
- SLESSOR CLUB0.7 km
- The Cross Keys0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- BEAN SHOT COFFEE0.9 km
- Cafe D'Urberville0.9 km
- Costa0.9 km
- ENGLISH HERITAGE0.7 km
- The Circus0.9 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Green Cottage0.8 km
- The Eastbury Hotel0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- WAITROSE LTD0.9 km
- SAINSBURY'S0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Coffee To Go1.0 km
- Fly Pie Pizza0.7 km
- MANDARIN HOUSE0.7 km
- Star Grill Kebab0.9 km
- Cinnamons0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sherborne1.1 km
- Thornford6.9 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill7.7 km
Bus Stops
- Castleton Road0.3 km
- Castleton Road0.3 km
- Lambs Field0.4 km
- Lambs Field0.4 km
- Tinneys Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DT93DF · Data under Open Government Licence