DT9 3DJ is a sought-after residential area on Long Street, 0.7km from Westbury in Sherborne. Administratively it sits within Sherborne East ward and the West Dorset constituency.
For serious buyers, DT9 3DJ is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents here average 63 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k. 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 3DJ are sourced from Output Area E00104190 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONG STREET, DT9 3DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONG STREET, DT9 3DJ.
241
63
£ 42,200 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DT9 3DJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DT9 3DJ is a settled retirement community — average age 63, 74% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £350k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT9 3DJ. The average age is 63.0. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 350,000
1 sales · Mean £ 350,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DT9 3DJ has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting 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
25 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Caffe Nero0.4 km
- CO-OPERATIVE PHARMACY0.4 km
- EDINBURGH WOOLLEN MILL0.4 km
- Grape Tree0.4 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- HALF MOON INN0.5 km
- PLUME OF FEATHERS0.5 km
- SHERBORNE BOWLING CLUB0.2 km
- SLESSOR CLUB0.2 km
- The Cross Keys0.4 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- BEAN SHOT COFFEE0.4 km
- Cafe D'Urberville0.4 km
- Costa0.5 km
- ENGLISH HERITAGE0.5 km
- HUB0.5 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Hunts Food Outlet0.6 km
- WAITROSE LTD0.4 km
- SAINSBURY'S0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Green Cottage0.3 km
- PICTON HOUSE0.7 km
- ROSE COTTAGE BED & BREAKFAST0.8 km
- The Eastbury Hotel0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Coffee To Go0.8 km
- Fly Pie Pizza0.6 km
- MANDARIN HOUSE0.5 km
- Star Grill Kebab0.4 km
- ABBEY FRIAR0.6 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sherborne0.6 km
- Thornford6.4 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill7.3 km
Bus Stops
- St Swithins Close0.1 km
- St Swithins Close0.1 km
- Tinneys Lane0.1 km
- Long Street0.2 km
- Castleton Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DT93DJ · Data under Open Government Licence