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DT9 6FB

Willways

Yetminster

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Detailed insights for DT9 6FB

Overview

Postcode DT9 6FB is located in a rural village, within the Yetminster 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 26.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% 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 Yetminster, about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,756 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT9 6FB.

Flood risk

No risk

Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton near DT9 6FB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Yetminster located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DT9 6FB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Yetminster

N/A

Walking directions to Yetminster
0.8 mi

Thornford

N/A

Walking directions to Thornford

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
316
Population density
605.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.37(-63%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.24(-45%)
Public order
3.53(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.94(-55%)
Burglary
2.94(+6%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
302
94.97%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
1.57%
Other White
4
1.26%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.94%
Other Asian
2
0.63%
Total population: 318

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
140
49.12%
Level 3 (A level)
53
18.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
11.58%
No qualifications
25
8.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
5.61%
Total 16+ residents: 285

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
94
59.49%
Owns with a mortgage
40
25.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
10.76%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.16%
Shared ownership
2
1.27%
Total households: 158

Property prices in Yetminster

Median price£386,250
Price per sq ft£333
Sales (last 12 months)66
Typical range (middle 50%)£276K – £586K

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £386,250 (about £333 per square foot) in Yetminster area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £1,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Yetminster over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached41£520,000£348
Semi-Detached11£315,000£330
Terraced14£225,500£310

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Yetminster

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Yetminster.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£342,250£250,000£165,000
2017£400,000£260,000£211,000
2018£431,250£325,000£315,000
2019£360,000£285,000£220,000
2020£381,000£255,000£247,000
2021£485,000£300,000£280,000
2022£550,000£323,750£278,500
2023£615,000£325,000£295,000
2024£485,000£260,000£230,000
2025£520,000£312,500£237,500
2026£497,500£239,000£230,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Yetminster.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Yetminster.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£247£228£199
2017£277£240£255
2018£287£261£257
2019£274£250£291
2020£295£292£294
2021£316£287£298
2022£360£314£351
2023£352£326£296
2024£352£298£304
2025£362£328£289
2026£335£268£323
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Yetminster.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Yetminster in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT9 6FB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT9 6FB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jan 202650, Northfield, Sherborne, DT9 6EZDetachedFreehold£525,000
05 Dec 202516, Northfield, Sherborne, DT9 6EZSemi-DetachedFreehold£310,000
14 Aug 202529, Northfield, Sherborne, DT9 6EZSemi-DetachedFreehold£315,000
26 Mar 202511, Northfield, Sherborne, DT9 6EZTerracedLeasehold£82,250
06 Feb 20264, Duddenfield, Sherborne, DT9 6FATerracedFreehold£235,000

Schools

In the DT9 6FB postcode area, located within Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DT9 6FB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Andrew's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT9 6FB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DT9 6FB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSpar2 Sunnyside Court, Yetminster, DT9 6LFWalking directions to Spar

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 6FB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Kippax

Yetminster - 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
WardYetminsterE05012733
ParishYetminsterE04003629
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & LongburtonE02004270
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dorset 008DE01020550
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced2021-04-01

Frequently asked questions about DT9 6FB

Is DT9 6FB (Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton) safe?

The area around DT9 6FB records about 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 6FB?

The median sale price around DT9 6FB in Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton is £386,250 (about £333 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DT9 6FB?

There is 1 school close to DT9 6FB, including St Andrew's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DT9 6FB?

The closest station to DT9 6FB is Yetminster, about 642 m away.

How deprived is the area around DT9 6FB?

DT9 6FB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,756 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DT9 6FB (Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Dorset covering DT9 6FB is Edward Morello (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Kippax (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.