Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

DT9 3DZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

393

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Avg Age

62

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

28%

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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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

DT9 3DZ is a settled retirement community — average age 62, 85% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

DT9 3DZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.9km from Priestlands in Sherborne. Administratively it sits within Sherborne East ward and the West Dorset constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents here average 62 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DT9 3DZ are sourced from Output Area E00104202 (shared with 20 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 3DZ. The average age is 62.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

28%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

DT9 3DZ has low crime rates — 19 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.

Violence and sexual offences27
Anti-social behaviour10
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson6
Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

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Sherborne Primary School

Good308 pupils0.5 km
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Harbour Vale School

Inadequate12 pupils0.7 km
S

The Gryphon School

Good1571 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Caffe Nero0.6 km
  • CO-OPERATIVE PHARMACY0.6 km
  • EDINBURGH WOOLLEN MILL0.6 km
  • Grape Tree0.5 km
  • + 20 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • HALF MOON INN0.7 km
  • PLUME OF FEATHERS0.7 km
  • SHERBORNE BOWLING CLUB0.4 km
  • SLESSOR CLUB0.4 km
  • The Cross Keys0.6 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • BEAN SHOT COFFEE0.6 km
  • Cafe D'Urberville0.6 km
  • Costa0.6 km
  • ENGLISH HERITAGE0.6 km
  • HUB0.7 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Hunts Food Outlet0.8 km
  • WAITROSE LTD0.5 km
  • SAINSBURY'S0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Green Cottage0.5 km
  • PICTON HOUSE0.7 km
  • ROSE COTTAGE BED & BREAKFAST0.9 km
  • The Eastbury Hotel0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Coffee To Go0.8 km
  • Fly Pie Pizza0.5 km
  • MANDARIN HOUSE0.5 km
  • Star Grill Kebab0.6 km
  • ABBEY FRIAR0.8 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sherborne0.8 km
  • Thornford6.6 km
  • Yeovil Pen Mill7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Tinneys Lane0.1 km
  • Castleton Road0.1 km
  • Castleton Road0.1 km
  • The Surgery0.3 km
  • The Surgery0.3 km