Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

DT9 3DA House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

533

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

22%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

DT9 3DA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 30, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 3DA is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from Horsecastles Lane in Sherborne. Administratively it sits within Sherborne West ward and the West Dorset constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DT9, DT9 3DA offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DT9 3DA are sourced from Output Area E00183052 (shared with 22 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 3DA. The average age is 30.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

22%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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

DT9 3DA has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour44
Violence and sexual offences25
Other theft10
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School

Good352 pupils1.0 km
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Harbour Vale School

Inadequate12 pupils1.2 km
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Sherborne Primary School

Good308 pupils1.3 km
S

The Gryphon School

Good1571 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
  • Caffe Nero0.9 km
  • CO-OPERATIVE PHARMACY1.0 km
  • EDINBURGH WOOLLEN MILL1.0 km
  • Grape Tree0.9 km
  • + 20 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • HALF MOON INN0.9 km
  • PLUME OF FEATHERS0.9 km
  • The Coffee Stop0.6 km
  • The Cross Keys0.9 km
  • THE GEORGE0.9 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Cafe D'Urberville1.0 km
  • Costa0.9 km
  • Gamespod0.9 km
  • HUB0.8 km
  • RVS Sherborne Lunch Club1.0 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • CO-OPERATIVE0.8 km
  • WAITROSE LTD0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Coffee To Go0.9 km
  • Lunch Thai0.3 km
  • Somewhere Else Fishy0.8 km
  • Star Grill Kebab1.0 km
  • ABBEY FRIAR0.9 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • PICTON HOUSE0.7 km
  • ROSE COTTAGE BED & BREAKFAST0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sherborne1.2 km
  • Thornford5.4 km
  • Yeovil Pen Mill6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Sherborne Hotel0.1 km
  • Sherborne Hotel0.1 km
  • Barton Gardens0.1 km
  • Barton Gardens0.1 km
  • St Catherines Crescent0.3 km