DT9 3AH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Avenue, 0.7km from Priestlands in Sherborne. Administratively it sits within Sherborne East ward and the West Dorset constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DT9 3AH is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 56) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £584k, up 28.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DT9 3AH are sourced from Output Area E00104200 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE AVENUE, DT9 3AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE AVENUE, DT9 3AH.
252
56
£ 42,200 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DT9 3AH 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
With 37% social renting, DT9 3AH is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 28.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT9 3AH. 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
Flat
£ 225,000
13 sales · Mean £ 213,790
Detached
£ 867,695
5 sales · Mean £ 891,539
Semi-Detached
£ 1,112,500
2 sales · Mean £ 1,112,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DT9 3AH has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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 Ltd0.4 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 CLUB0.4 km
- SLESSOR CLUB0.4 km
- The Cross Keys0.5 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- BEAN SHOT COFFEE0.6 km
- Cafe D'Urberville0.6 km
- Costa0.5 km
- ENGLISH HERITAGE0.7 km
- HUB0.6 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Hunts Food Outlet0.8 km
- WAITROSE LTD0.4 km
- SAINSBURY'S0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Green Cottage0.4 km
- PICTON HOUSE0.6 km
- ROSE COTTAGE BED & BREAKFAST0.8 km
- The Eastbury Hotel0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Coffee To Go0.6 km
- Fly Pie Pizza0.3 km
- MANDARIN HOUSE0.3 km
- Star Grill Kebab0.5 km
- ABBEY FRIAR0.7 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sherborne0.8 km
- Thornford6.5 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Tinneys Lane0.1 km
- The Surgery0.1 km
- The Surgery0.2 km
- Northgate0.2 km
- Northgate0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DT93AH · Data under Open Government Licence