Postcode DT9 4GA is located in a rural town, within the Sherborne West area 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 median sale price in Sherborne West is £300,000 (around £346 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £220,000 and £379,125. The nearest station is Sherborne, about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Abbey Close.
Sherborne has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,455 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Sherborne has an average crime rate, with approximately 47 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Sherborne is £49,062 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 81 ft away from DT9 4GA.
Sherborne near DT9 4GA 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Paddock Garden | Small | Walking directions to Paddock Garden |
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £346 per square foot) in Sherborne West area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £1,200,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £495,000 | £378 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £283,500 | £318 |
| Terraced | 24 | £277,500 | £343 |
| Flats | 11 | £125,000 | £242 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £350,000 | £118,500 | £230,000 | £219,498 |
| 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 | £270,000 | £262,500 |
| 2026 | £470,000 | £104,500 | £293,500 | £298,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £260 | £173 | £264 | £296 |
| 2017 | £298 | £249 | £296 | £270 |
| 2018 | £322 | £235 | £283 | £303 |
| 2019 | £318 | £254 | £320 | £299 |
| 2020 | £305 | £266 | £263 | £309 |
| 2021 | £345 | £215 | £295 | £292 |
| 2022 | £393 | £285 | £339 | £332 |
| 2023 | £399 | £232 | £348 | £307 |
| 2024 | £352 | £251 | £325 | £339 |
| 2025 | £393 | £237 | £316 | £345 |
| 2026 | £394 | £208 | £336 | £342 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT9 4GA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb 2026 | Flat 2, 3, Batten Drive, Sherborne, DT9 4GE | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | Flat 5, 3, Batten Drive, Sherborne, DT9 4GE | Flats | Leasehold | £205,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2026 | 56, Amors Drove, Sherborne, DT9 4FB | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 18, Shutler Street, Sherborne, DT9 4FP | Terraced | Freehold | £282,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 10, Shutler Street, Sherborne, DT9 4FP | Detached | Freehold | £343,000 |
In the DT9 4GA postcode area, located within Sherborne, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Sherborne School for Girls | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Sherborne Preparatory School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
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| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Sherborne School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DT9 4GA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Budgens | Bristol Road, Dorset, DT9 4BQ | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.4 mi | Waitrose | Cheap Street, Sherborne, DT9 3PU | Walking directions to Waitrose |
Annual council tax rates for Dorset district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DT9 4GA, 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 4GA 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 other theft.
The median sale price around DT9 4GA in Sherborne West is £300,000 (about £346 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to DT9 4GA, including Sherborne School for Girls, Sherborne Preparatory School and Sherborne School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to DT9 4GA is Sherborne, about 1,107 m away.
DT9 4GA scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,455 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 4GA 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).