Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

DT9 3EB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DT9 3EB.

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Population

252

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DT9 3EB 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.

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6/10
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1/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in DT9 3EB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DT9 3EB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 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 3EB is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 56 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DT9 3EB are sourced from Output Area E00104200 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT9 3EB. 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

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DT9 3EB 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.

Violence and sexual offences20
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft5
Criminal damage and arson5
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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Sherborne Primary School

Good308 pupils0.5 km
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Harbour Vale School

Inadequate12 pupils0.7 km
S

The Gryphon School

Good1571 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Caffe Nero0.6 km
  • CO-OPERATIVE PHARMACY0.5 km
  • EDINBURGH WOOLLEN MILL0.5 km
  • Grape Tree0.5 km
  • + 20 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • HALF MOON INN0.6 km
  • PLUME OF FEATHERS0.6 km
  • SHERBORNE BOWLING CLUB0.4 km
  • SLESSOR CLUB0.4 km
  • The Cross Keys0.6 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • BEAN SHOT COFFEE0.6 km
  • Cafe D'Urberville0.6 km
  • Costa0.6 km
  • ENGLISH HERITAGE0.6 km
  • HUB0.7 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Hunts Food Outlet0.8 km
  • WAITROSE LTD0.5 km
  • SAINSBURY'S0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Green Cottage0.5 km
  • PICTON HOUSE0.7 km
  • ROSE COTTAGE BED & BREAKFAST0.9 km
  • The Eastbury Hotel0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Coffee To Go0.8 km
  • Fly Pie Pizza0.5 km
  • MANDARIN HOUSE0.5 km
  • Star Grill Kebab0.6 km
  • ABBEY FRIAR0.7 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sherborne0.8 km
  • Thornford6.5 km
  • Yeovil Pen Mill7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Tinneys Lane0.1 km
  • Castleton Road0.1 km
  • Castleton Road0.1 km
  • The Surgery0.3 km
  • St Swithins Close0.3 km