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DT9 3QJ

Bradford Road

Sherborne West

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Detailed insights for DT9 3QJ

Overview

Postcode DT9 3QJ 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Abbey Close.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
1.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Sherborne has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,026 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Sherborne has an average crime rate, with approximately 47 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.1%

Approximately 1.1% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Sherborne is £49,062 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 201 ft away from DT9 3QJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Sherborne near DT9 3QJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Sherborne located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DT9 3QJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Sherborne

N/A

Walking directions to Sherborne

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DT9 3QJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAbbey CloseSmallWalking directions to Abbey Close

Area Profile

Population
533
Population density
677.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
34.54(+132%)
Violence and sexual offences
24.92(-25%)
Other theft
8.49(+51%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.96(-39%)
Public order
3.96(-39%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
478
89.85%
Other White
19
3.57%
African
11
2.07%
Chinese
8
1.5%
Other Asian
6
1.13%
Total population: 532

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
146
39.46%
Level 4+ (Degree)
108
29.19%
No qualifications
49
13.24%
Level 3 (A level)
34
9.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
4.32%
Total 16+ residents: 370

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
52
56.52%
Owns with a mortgage
26
28.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
7.61%
Other forms of private rent
6
6.52%
Other social rented
1
1.09%
Total households: 92

Property prices in Sherborne West

Median price£300,000
Price per sq ft£352
Sales (last 12 months)78
Typical range (middle 50%)£216K – £407K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sherborne West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£460,000£376
Semi-Detached17£285,000£337
Terraced20£262,500£348
Flats16£142,500£241

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sherborne West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sherborne West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sherborne West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sherborne West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sherborne West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sherborne West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT9 3QJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT9 3QJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 2025Gemini Cottage, Yeovil Road, Sherborne, DT9 4BDSemi-DetachedFreehold£431,250
19 Feb 202656, Amors Drove, Sherborne, DT9 4FBTerracedFreehold£185,000
11 Jul 202535, Amors Drove, Sherborne, DT9 4ERSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000
21 Mar 20259, Amors Drove, Sherborne, DT9 4ERTerracedFreehold£370,000
18 Feb 2026Flat 2, 3, Batten Drive, Sherborne, DT9 4GEFlatsLeasehold£200,000

Schools

In the DT9 3QJ postcode area, located within Sherborne, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DT9 3QJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableSherborne School for GirlsOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableSherborne Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableSherborne SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT9 3QJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DT9 3QJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBudgensBristol Road, Dorset, DT9 4BQWalking directions to Budgens
0.5 miWaitroseCheap Street, Sherborne, DT9 3PUWalking directions to Waitrose

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dorset district (2025-26).

Band A£1,754
Band B£2,046
Band C£2,338
Band D£2,630
Band E£3,215
Band F£3,799
Band G£4,384
Band H£5,261

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DT9 3QJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Richard Henry Geoffrey Crabb

Sherborne West - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Edward Morello

West Dorset - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictDorsetE06000059
Parliamentary ConstituencyWest DorsetE14001575
WardSherborne WestE05012717
ParishSherborneE04003593
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)SherborneE02004269
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dorset 004FE01034379
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DT9 3QJ

Is DT9 3QJ (Sherborne) safe?

The area around DT9 3QJ records about 47 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.

What is the average house price near DT9 3QJ?

The median sale price around DT9 3QJ in Sherborne is £300,000 (about £352 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DT9 3QJ?

There are 7 schools close to DT9 3QJ, including Sherborne School for Girls, Sherborne Preparatory School and Sherborne School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DT9 3QJ?

The closest station to DT9 3QJ is Sherborne, about 1,079 m away.

How deprived is the area around DT9 3QJ?

DT9 3QJ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,026 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DT9 3QJ (Sherborne) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Dorset covering DT9 3QJ 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).

Data Sources

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.