Living in DT9, Dorset
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around DT9 in Dorset. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Dorset: £325,410, up 1.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South West average is £304,562.
What actually sold around DT9
51 recorded home sales on the streets around central DT9 in the last 2 years, with a median of £350,000 and a range from £87,000 to £1,500,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ROBERTS COURT DIGBY ROAD, DT9 3LB | terraced | £360,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| 3 LOWER ACREMAN STREET, DT9 3EX | terraced | £347,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| EVERGREENS WESTBURY, DT9 3EL | detached | £549,500 | 2026-03-31 |
| 3 LUDBOURNE HALL SOUTH STREET, DT9 3LT | terraced | £350,000 | 2026-03-20 |
| HONEY COTTAGE, 18 ACREMAN STREET, DT9 3NU | terraced | £417,500 | 2026-03-20 |
| 5 PAGEANT DRIVE, DT9 3LP | detached | £545,000 | 2026-03-09 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
7 schools within 3 miles
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne School | Secondary | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
| Sherborne Preparatory School | Secondary | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
| Sherborne School for Girls | Secondary | Not rated | 0.6 mi |
| Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
| Sherborne Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
| The Gryphon School | Secondary | Not rated | 1.1 mi |
2 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, plus 4 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
4 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Leweston School, Sherborne Preparatory School, Sherborne School, Sherborne School for Girls.
All 4 fee-paying schools near DT9, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 23.2% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.3% |
| Skilled trades | 11.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.7% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 10.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
42 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central DT9 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Dorset's figures.
Common questions about DT9
What is the average house price in DT9?
The average sold price in Dorset is £325,410 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in DT9?
Prices in Dorset are up 1.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in DT9?
The median of 51 recorded sales around central DT9 in the last 2 years is £350,000, ranging from £87,000 to £1,500,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
How much crime is there in DT9?
42 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DT9 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is DT9 at risk of flooding?
Central DT9 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is DT9 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: the median home sells for £350,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 42 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is DT9 safe?
42 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DT9 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? DT9 or BA21, DT9 or BA20, DT9 or BA22.
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