Postcode DT9 3NG is located in a rural town, within the Sherborne West ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Sherborne area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sherborne is £49,062 per year. The nearest station is Sherborne, about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Pageant Gardens.
Sherborne has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,898 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Sherborne has an average crime rate, with approximately 52 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Sherborne is £49,062 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT9 3NG.
Sherborne near DT9 3NG has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sherborne located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sherborne | N/A | Walking directions to Sherborne |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Pageant Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Pageant Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Abbey Close | Small | Walking directions to Abbey Close |
| 0.3 mi | Paddock Garden | Small | Walking directions to Paddock Garden |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £352 per square foot) in Sherborne West area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,000 up to £1,200,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £460,000 | £376 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £285,000 | £337 |
| Terraced | 20 | £262,500 | £348 |
| Flats | 16 | £142,500 | £241 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £310,000 | £121,750 | £279,995 | £219,995 |
| 2017 | £370,000 | £171,500 | £275,000 | £226,748 |
| 2018 | £350,000 | £134,000 | £264,995 | £225,995 |
| 2019 | £475,000 | £142,000 | £242,500 | £205,000 |
| 2020 | £435,850 | £185,000 | £260,000 | £224,995 |
| 2021 | £450,000 | £138,000 | £250,000 | £247,000 |
| 2022 | £480,000 | £205,000 | £278,750 | £255,995 |
| 2023 | £460,000 | £135,000 | £279,000 | £215,000 |
| 2024 | £450,000 | £133,000 | £285,000 | £235,000 |
| 2025 | £570,000 | £140,000 | £260,000 | £262,500 |
| 2026 | £495,000 | £200,000 | £307,500 | £283,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £257 | £194 | £283 | £296 |
| 2017 | £298 | £249 | £296 | £270 |
| 2018 | £322 | £235 | £283 | £303 |
| 2019 | £318 | £248 | £320 | £299 |
| 2020 | £305 | £266 | £263 | £309 |
| 2021 | £345 | £215 | £295 | £291 |
| 2022 | £393 | £285 | £339 | £332 |
| 2023 | £399 | £232 | £348 | £307 |
| 2024 | £352 | £251 | £325 | £339 |
| 2025 | £393 | £237 | £316 | £345 |
| 2026 | £420 | £366 | £341 | £344 |
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT9 3NG.
In the DT9 3NG postcode area, located within Sherborne, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT9 3NG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | Ludbourne Road, Sherborne, DT9 3ND | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Hunt's | Digby Road, Dorset, DT9 3GF | Walking directions to Hunt's |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | Cheap Street, Sherborne, DT9 3PU | Walking directions to Waitrose |
Annual council tax rates for Dorset district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DT9 3NG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Richard Henry Geoffrey Crabb
Sherborne West - Elected 2 May 2024
Edward Morello
West Dorset - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DT9 3NG records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.
The median sale price around DT9 3NG in Sherborne is £300,000 (about £352 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to DT9 3NG, including Sherborne School, Sherborne Preparatory School and Sherborne Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DT9 3NG is Sherborne, about 266 m away.
DT9 3NG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,898 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for West Dorset covering DT9 3NG is Edward Morello (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Richard Henry Geoffrey Crabb (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.