DT9 3DN is a sought-after residential area located 0.7km 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 3DN offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 63 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 3DN are sourced from Output Area E00104190 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DT9 3DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DT9 3DN.
241
63
£ 42,200 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DT9 3DN 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
Average age 63, 74% owned. DT9 3DN 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 3DN. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DT9 3DN has low crime rates — 36 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 Ltd0.3 km
- Caffe Nero0.3 km
- CO-OPERATIVE PHARMACY0.3 km
- EDINBURGH WOOLLEN MILL0.3 km
- Grape Tree0.2 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- HALF MOON INN0.3 km
- PLUME OF FEATHERS0.3 km
- SHERBORNE BOWLING CLUB0.1 km
- SLESSOR CLUB0.1 km
- The Cross Keys0.3 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- BEAN SHOT COFFEE0.3 km
- Cafe D'Urberville0.3 km
- Costa0.3 km
- ENGLISH HERITAGE0.6 km
- Gamespod1.0 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Hunts Food Outlet0.6 km
- WAITROSE LTD0.3 km
- SAINSBURY'S0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Green Cottage0.2 km
- PICTON HOUSE0.5 km
- ROSE COTTAGE BED & BREAKFAST0.6 km
- The Eastbury Hotel0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Coffee To Go0.7 km
- Fly Pie Pizza0.5 km
- MANDARIN HOUSE0.4 km
- Star Grill Kebab0.3 km
- ABBEY FRIAR0.5 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sherborne0.5 km
- Thornford6.2 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill7.1 km
Bus Stops
- St Swithins Close0.0 km
- St Swithins Close0.0 km
- Long Street0.1 km
- Long Street0.1 km
- The Surgery0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DT93DN · Data under Open Government Licence