DT9 3DY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Tinneys Lane, 1.0km from Priestlands in Sherborne. Administratively it sits within Sherborne East ward and the West Dorset constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DT9, DT9 3DY offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 62) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 85% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £489k.
Census 2021 statistics for DT9 3DY are sourced from Output Area E00104202 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TINNEYS LANE, DT9 3DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TINNEYS LANE, DT9 3DY.
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
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 85% owner-occupation and an average age of 62, DT9 3DY is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £489k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT9 3DY. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 380,000
2 sales · Mean £ 380,000
Detached
£ 552,500
6 sales · Mean £ 540,916
Semi-Detached
£ 400,000
5 sales · Mean £ 395,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DT9 3DY has low crime rates — 15 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 Ltd0.7 km
- Caffe Nero0.7 km
- CO-OPERATIVE PHARMACY0.7 km
- EDINBURGH WOOLLEN MILL0.7 km
- Grape Tree0.7 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- HALF MOON INN0.8 km
- PLUME OF FEATHERS0.8 km
- SHERBORNE BOWLING CLUB0.5 km
- SLESSOR CLUB0.5 km
- The Cross Keys0.7 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- BEAN SHOT COFFEE0.7 km
- Cafe D'Urberville0.8 km
- Costa0.7 km
- ENGLISH HERITAGE0.6 km
- HUB0.8 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Hunts Food Outlet1.0 km
- WAITROSE LTD0.7 km
- SAINSBURY'S0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Green Cottage0.6 km
- PICTON HOUSE0.8 km
- The Eastbury Hotel0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Coffee To Go0.8 km
- Fly Pie Pizza0.5 km
- MANDARIN HOUSE0.6 km
- Star Grill Kebab0.7 km
- ABBEY FRIAR0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sherborne0.9 km
- Thornford6.7 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Castleton Road0.1 km
- Castleton Road0.1 km
- Tinneys Lane0.2 km
- Lambs Field0.4 km
- The Surgery0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DT93DY · Data under Open Government Licence