Postcode DT9 4FS 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Sherborne is £49,062 per year. The nearest station is Sherborne located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Abbey Close.
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.
Sherborne has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.8% 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.
The average income per household in Sherborne is £49,062 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT9 4FS.
Sherborne near DT9 4FS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sherborne located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Sherborne | N/A | Walking directions to Sherborne |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Abbey Close | Small | Walking directions to Abbey Close |
| 0.4 mi | Paddock Garden | Small | Walking directions to Paddock Garden |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Sherborne West area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £1,200,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £500,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £140,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £270,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £260,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sherborne West
In the DT9 4FS 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 4FS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Budgens | Bristol Road, Dorset, DT9 4BQ | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.4 mi | Waitrose | Cheap Street, Sherborne, DT9 3PU | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Simons Road, Dorset, DT9 4DW | Walking directions to Spar |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.