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DT9 3SA

Castleton Road

Sherborne East

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Detailed insights for DT9 3SA

Overview

Postcode DT9 3SA is located in a rural hamlet, within the Sherborne East ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Sherborne area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Paddock Garden.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
36.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Sherborne has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,645 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Sherborne has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

36.8%

Approximately 36.8% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT9 3SA.

Flood risk

No risk

Sherborne near DT9 3SA 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DT9 3SA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Sherborne

N/A

Walking directions to Sherborne

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DT9 3SA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPaddock GardenSmallWalking directions to Paddock Garden

Area Profile

Population
251
Population density
1,700.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.09(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.53(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.77(+4%)
Vehicle crime
2.26(-22%)
Public order
1.5(-77%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
242
95.65%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.58%
Irish
4
1.58%
Other White
2
0.79%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.4%
Total population: 253

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
35.34%
No qualifications
43
18.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
17.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.34%
Apprenticeship
17
7.33%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
55
36.18%
Owns outright
54
35.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
17.76%
Owns with a mortgage
10
6.58%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.29%
Total households: 152

Property prices in Sherborne East

Median price£350,000
Price per sq ft£360
Sales (last 12 months)85
Typical range (middle 50%)£245K – £510K

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £360 per square foot) in Sherborne East area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,070,000.

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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£665,000£408
Semi-Detached16£387,500£400
Terraced38£272,500£350
Flats8£176,250£321

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sherborne East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sherborne East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£400,000£195,000£240,000£230,000
2017£385,000£172,500£352,500£242,000
2018£420,000£185,000£238,500£239,050
2019£387,500£175,000£291,500£273,625
2020£430,700£178,000£310,000£242,000
2021£407,000£169,500£310,000£270,000
2022£510,000£173,500£378,750£327,500
2023£560,000£170,000£320,000£300,000
2024£460,000£180,000£359,000£275,000
2025£737,500£172,500£367,500£276,250
2026£665,000£215,000£370,000£251,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sherborne East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sherborne East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£313£246£219£261
2017£314£219£292£252
2018£308£246£247£283
2019£322£283£306£268
2020£338£269£322£282
2021£364£271£312£305
2022£399£299£348£358
2023£449£276£340£359
2024£413£273£400£348
2025£410£305£389£358
2026£400£344£374£331
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sherborne East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT9 3SA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT9 3SA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 May 2025Oborne House, Oborne Road, Sherborne, DT9 3DSOtherFreehold£10,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 7, Oborne House, Oborne Road, Sherborne, DT9 3DSFlatsLeasehold£210,000
29 Jul 202514, Tinneys Lane, Sherborne, DT9 3DYTerracedFreehold£375,000
20 Feb 20262, Castleton Court, Sherborne, DT9 3FDSemi-DetachedFreehold£509,250
11 Feb 20265, Eastfield Gardens, Sherborne, DT9 3DPTerracedFreehold£122,500

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DT9 3SA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimarySherborne Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miNot applicableSherborne SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableHarbour Vale SchoolAcademy alternative provision sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DT9 3SA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSainsbury'sLudbourne Road, Sherborne, DT9 3NDWalking directions to Sainsbury's
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 3SA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jon Andrews

Sherborne East - 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 EastE05012715
ParishSherborneE04003593
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)SherborneE02004269
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dorset 004AE01020542
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DT9 3SA

Is DT9 3SA (Sherborne) safe?

The area around DT9 3SA records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 3SA?

The median sale price around DT9 3SA in Sherborne is £350,000 (about £360 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DT9 3SA?

There are 6 schools close to DT9 3SA, including Sherborne Primary School (Good), Sherborne School and Harbour Vale School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DT9 3SA?

The closest station to DT9 3SA is Sherborne, about 777 m away.

How deprived is the area around DT9 3SA?

DT9 3SA scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,645 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for West Dorset covering DT9 3SA is Edward Morello (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jon Andrews (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.