DT9 3DT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Newland, 0.9km from Priestlands in Sherborne. Administratively it sits within Sherborne East ward and the West Dorset constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DT9 3DT is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £432k.
Census 2021 statistics for DT9 3DT are sourced from Output Area E00104200 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEWLAND, DT9 3DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWLAND, DT9 3DT.
252
56
£ 42,200 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DT9 3DT represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
DT9 3DT has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT9 3DT. The average age is 56.1. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 525,000
3 sales · Mean £ 578,333
Semi-Detached
£ 290,000
3 sales · Mean £ 464,333
Terraced
£ 212,500
2 sales · Mean £ 212,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DT9 3DT 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
25 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Caffe Nero0.5 km
- CO-OPERATIVE PHARMACY0.5 km
- EDINBURGH WOOLLEN MILL0.5 km
- Grape Tree0.5 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- HALF MOON INN0.6 km
- PLUME OF FEATHERS0.6 km
- SHERBORNE BOWLING CLUB0.3 km
- SLESSOR CLUB0.3 km
- The Cross Keys0.5 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- BEAN SHOT COFFEE0.5 km
- Cafe D'Urberville0.5 km
- Costa0.5 km
- ENGLISH HERITAGE0.6 km
- HUB0.6 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Hunts Food Outlet0.7 km
- WAITROSE LTD0.5 km
- SAINSBURY'S0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Green Cottage0.4 km
- PICTON HOUSE0.7 km
- ROSE COTTAGE BED & BREAKFAST0.9 km
- The Eastbury Hotel0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Coffee To Go0.8 km
- Fly Pie Pizza0.5 km
- MANDARIN HOUSE0.5 km
- Star Grill Kebab0.5 km
- ABBEY FRIAR0.7 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sherborne0.7 km
- Thornford6.5 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Tinneys Lane0.1 km
- Castleton Road0.1 km
- Castleton Road0.1 km
- St Swithins Close0.2 km
- St Swithins Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DT93DT · Data under Open Government Licence