Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

WESTBURY, DT9 3EH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTBURY, DT9 3EH.

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Population

255

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DT9 3EH spans multiple life stages — average age 59, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

DT9 3EH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Westbury, 0.2km from Westbury in Sherborne. Administratively it sits within Sherborne West ward and the West Dorset constituency.

The people who live in DT9 3EH are typical of a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 59 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £385k.

Census 2021 statistics for DT9 3EH are sourced from Output Area E00104205 (shared with 35 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 3EH. The average age is 58.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 385,000

1 sales · Mean £ 385,000

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

DT9 3EH has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour62
Shoplifting32
Violence and sexual offences24
Other theft14
Other crime5

school Local Schools

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Sherborne Primary School

Good308 pupils0.9 km
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Harbour Vale School

Inadequate12 pupils1.0 km
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Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School

Good352 pupils1.2 km
S

The Gryphon School

Good1571 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
  • Caffe Nero0.3 km
  • CO-OPERATIVE PHARMACY0.2 km
  • EDINBURGH WOOLLEN MILL0.2 km
  • Grape Tree0.3 km
  • + 21 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • HALF MOON INN0.1 km
  • PLUME OF FEATHERS0.1 km
  • SHERBORNE BOWLING CLUB0.4 km
  • SLESSOR CLUB0.4 km
  • The Cross Keys0.2 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • BEAN SHOT COFFEE0.2 km
  • Cafe D'Urberville0.2 km
  • Costa0.4 km
  • ENGLISH HERITAGE0.8 km
  • Gamespod0.5 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Hunts Food Outlet0.3 km
  • WAITROSE LTD0.4 km
  • SAINSBURY'S0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Green Cottage0.3 km
  • PICTON HOUSE0.5 km
  • ROSE COTTAGE BED & BREAKFAST0.5 km
  • The Eastbury Hotel0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Coffee To Go0.9 km
  • Fly Pie Pizza0.9 km
  • Lunch Thai0.9 km
  • MANDARIN HOUSE0.7 km
  • Star Grill Kebab0.2 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sherborne0.3 km
  • Thornford5.8 km
  • Yetminster6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Digby Road0.0 km
  • Digby Road0.1 km
  • Acreman Place0.1 km
  • Durrant Close0.1 km
  • Pageant Gardens0.3 km