DT9 3DG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.8km from Westbury in Sherborne. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Sherborne East ward and the West Dorset constituency.
This is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover.
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 3DG are sourced from Output Area E00104200 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DT9 3DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DT9 3DG.
252
56
£ 42,200 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DT9 3DG 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 3DG — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT9 3DG. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DT9 3DG 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.
school Local Schools
Sherborne Primary School
Harbour Vale School
The Gryphon School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Caffe Nero0.5 km
- CO-OPERATIVE PHARMACY0.5 km
- EDINBURGH WOOLLEN MILL0.5 km
- Grape Tree0.5 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
13 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
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- BEAN SHOT COFFEE0.5 km
- Cafe D'Urberville0.5 km
- Costa0.6 km
- ENGLISH HERITAGE0.4 km
- HUB0.6 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Hunts Food Outlet0.7 km
- WAITROSE LTD0.6 km
- SAINSBURY'S0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Green Cottage0.4 km
- PICTON HOUSE0.8 km
- ROSE COTTAGE BED & BREAKFAST0.9 km
- The Eastbury Hotel0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Coffee To Go0.9 km
- Fly Pie Pizza0.7 km
- MANDARIN HOUSE0.6 km
- Star Grill Kebab0.5 km
- ABBEY FRIAR0.6 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sherborne0.6 km
- Thornford6.4 km
- Yetminster7.4 km
Bus Stops
- Castleton Road0.2 km
- Castleton Road0.2 km
- Tinneys Lane0.2 km
- St Swithins Close0.2 km
- St Swithins Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DT93DG · Data under Open Government Licence