DT9 — SHERBORNE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in DT9

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DT9 is £413,902, broadly in line with the Dorset average of £425,376.

Properties in DT9 cost 44.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DT9 have risen 1.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£570,911	357
Semi-detached	£329,838	253
Terraced	£292,808	291
Flat	£183,443	91
All types	£413,902	1045

5-Year Price History

Looking to buy in DT9?

Compare mortgage rates for a £331K loan — free, no obligation.

Compare rates

Crime & Safety in DT9

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 16.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DT9 has a crime rate well 80% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

4.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

5.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

2.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

Protect your home in DT9

Compare home insurance quotes from leading UK providers.

Compare quotes →

Schools in DT9

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DT9 has 15 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Sherborne Preparatory School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Sherborne School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Sherborne School for Girls	Other	Not inspected	mi
Leweston School	Other	Not inspected	mi
The Gryphon School	Secondary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

23,666

Population

Median Age

64%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

64.0%

Private rent

23.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DT9 are 269.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 89% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

269.0 Mbps

Avg Download

48.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

63%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DT9 is collected by Dorchester Council. The Band D rate is £2,115/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

DT9 — SHERBORNE

Area Summary

DT9 (SHERBORNE) offers above-average property prices (£413,902, 44% above national average), low crime (80% below national average), 15 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (269 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

What's your property in DT9 worth?

Get a free, no-obligation valuation from a local expert.

Get free valuation

Nearby Postcodes

Compare areas →

DT8

BEAMINSTER

£426K

▲ 0.0% YoY

DT10

STURMINSTER NEWTON

£403K

▼ 10.7% YoY

DT11

BLANDFORD FORUM

£383K

▼ 6.1% YoY

Compare DT9 with nearby areas

DT9 vs DT8 DT9 vs DT10 DT9 vs DT11

Related property guides

UK Average House Prices → Dorset House Prices → Cheapest Places to Live → Safest Areas in England → Best Areas for Families → Fastest-Rising Prices →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DT9?

The average house price in DT9 (SHERBORNE) is £413,902, based on 1045 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 44% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.2% over the past year.

Is DT9 a safe area to live?

Crime in DT9 is significantly below the national average (16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (4.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (5.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in DT9?

There are 15 schools in or near DT9. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in DT9?

Council tax in DT9 is collected by Dorchester Council. The Band D rate is £2,115 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in DT9?

The average broadband download speed in DT9 is 269 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 93% of premises, ultrafast to 63%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in DT9 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 64% of homes in DT9 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 23,666.