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DT9 4JU

Crackmore

Sherborne Rural

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Overview

Postcode DT9 4JU is located in a rural hamlet, within the Sherborne Rural ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 19.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton is £53,525 per year. The nearest station is Sherborne, about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
19
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton has an average 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

1/10

Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 19.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.3%

Approximately 1.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton is £53,525 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 73 ft away from DT9 4JU.

Flood risk

No risk

Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton near DT9 4JU 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DT9 4JU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Sherborne

N/A

Walking directions to Sherborne

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
181
Population density
8.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.48(-72%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.79(-75%)
Burglary
2.84(+2%)
Other theft
2.37(-58%)
Public order
1.42(-78%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
172
95.03%
Other White
5
2.76%
Indian
4
2.21%
Total population: 181

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
56
39.16%
Level 3 (A level)
33
23.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
13.29%
No qualifications
17
11.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
6.29%
Total 16+ residents: 143

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
31
41.33%
Owns outright
17
22.67%
Owns with a mortgage
15
20%
Other forms of private rent
10
13.33%
Other social rented
1
1.33%
Total households: 75

Property prices in Sherborne Rural

Median price£463,000
Price per sq ft£335
Sales (last 12 months)46
Typical range (middle 50%)£305K – £561K

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £463,000 (about £335 per square foot) in Sherborne Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £1,150,000.

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 Rural over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£511,350£342
Terraced6£384,000£350
Semi-Detached14£311,250£316

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sherborne Rural

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sherborne Rural.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£337,500£223,501£255,250
2017£423,500£238,000£225,000
2018£360,100£235,000£239,750
2019£390,000£270,000£230,000
2020£425,000£298,750£248,750
2021£485,000£289,000£235,500
2022£534,000£359,995£315,000
2023£512,500£290,000£295,000
2024£457,500£302,500£290,500
2025£470,000£382,500£282,000
2026£825,000£300,000£326,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sherborne Rural.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sherborne Rural.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£256£237£254
2017£291£238£228
2018£269£240£250
2019£300£261£236
2020£255£267£278
2021£344£277£282
2022£350£341£300
2023£377£329£338
2024£321£293£291
2025£339£323£318
2026£340£296£300
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sherborne Rural.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT9 4JU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT9 4JU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jan 202654, Castle Road, Sherborne, DT9 3RPDetachedFreehold£295,000
12 Jun 202526, Castle Road, Sherborne, DT9 3RPDetachedFreehold£400,000
25 Feb 2026Flat 26, Cedar Park, Granville Way, Sherborne, DT9 4FTFlatsLeasehold£215,000
24 Jul 202533, Chandlers, Sherborne, DT9 3RTSemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000
11 Mar 202521, Chandlers, Sherborne, DT9 3RTSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000

Schools

In the DT9 4JU postcode area, located within Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DT9 4JU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySherborne Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miSecondaryThe Gryphon SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miNot applicableHarbour Vale SchoolAcademy alternative provision sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 4JU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Robin Andrew Shane Legg

Sherborne Rural - 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 RuralE05012716
ParishCastletonE04003514
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & LongburtonE02004270
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dorset 008CE01020541
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DT9 4JU

Is DT9 4JU (Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton) safe?

The area around DT9 4JU records about 19 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near DT9 4JU?

The median sale price around DT9 4JU in Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton is £463,000 (about £335 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DT9 4JU?

There are 5 schools close to DT9 4JU, including Sherborne Primary School (Good), The Gryphon School (Good) and Harbour Vale School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DT9 4JU?

The closest station to DT9 4JU is Sherborne, about 1,469 m away.

How deprived is the area around DT9 4JU?

DT9 4JU scores 5 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 4JU (Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Dorset covering DT9 4JU is Edward Morello (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Robin Andrew Shane Legg (Liberal Democrats).

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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.