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DT9 5QD

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Sherborne Rural

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Overview

Postcode DT9 5QD is located in a rural village, within the Sherborne Rural ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine is £54,495 per year. The nearest station is Chetnole, about 5 miles away.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
21
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,080 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine has a very low crime rate, with approximately 20.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.9%

Approximately 8.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine is £54,495 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT9 5QD.

Flood risk

No risk

Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine near DT9 5QD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chetnole located about 5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
198
Population density
28.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.13(-61%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.57(-56%)
Public order
2.53(-61%)
Vehicle crime
1.52(-48%)
Other theft
1.01(-82%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
190
95.96%
Other
3
1.52%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
1.01%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.51%
Irish
1
0.51%
Total population: 198

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
38.33%
Level 3 (A level)
37
20.56%
No qualifications
22
12.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
8.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
8.89%
Total 16+ residents: 180

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
45
50%
Owns with a mortgage
26
28.89%
Other social rented
8
8.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
8.89%
Other forms of private rent
2
2.22%
Total households: 90

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

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the DT9 5QD postcode area, located within Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine, there are no schools in close proximity.

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 5QD, 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
ParishGlanvilles WoottonE04003410
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford FitzpaineE02004262
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dorset 014EE01020448
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DT9 5QD

Is DT9 5QD (Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine) safe?

The area around DT9 5QD records about 21 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, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near DT9 5QD?

The median sale price around DT9 5QD in Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine is £463,000 (about £335 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around DT9 5QD?

DT9 5QD scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,080 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DT9 5QD (Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Dorset covering DT9 5QD 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).

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.