DT9 3AS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 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 3AS 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DT9 3AS are sourced from Output Area E00104200 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DT9 3AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DT9 3AS.
252
56
£ 42,200 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DT9 3AS 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
Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in DT9 3AS — 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT9 3AS. 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
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 3AS has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. 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 Nero0.4 km
- CO-OPERATIVE PHARMACY0.4 km
- EDINBURGH WOOLLEN MILL0.4 km
- Grape Tree0.4 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- HALF MOON INN0.5 km
- PLUME OF FEATHERS0.5 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
- Costa0.4 km
- ENGLISH HERITAGE0.7 km
- HUB0.6 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Hunts Food Outlet0.8 km
- WAITROSE LTD0.4 km
- SAINSBURY'S0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Green Cottage0.4 km
- PICTON HOUSE0.6 km
- ROSE COTTAGE BED & BREAKFAST0.8 km
- The Eastbury Hotel0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Coffee To Go0.7 km
- Fly Pie Pizza0.4 km
- MANDARIN HOUSE0.4 km
- Star Grill Kebab0.5 km
- ABBEY FRIAR0.7 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sherborne0.7 km
- Thornford6.4 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Tinneys Lane0.1 km
- The Surgery0.1 km
- The Surgery0.1 km
- St Swithins Close0.2 km
- St Swithins Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DT93AS · Data under Open Government Licence