Postcode report
DT9 4AQ Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Dorset
About DT9 4AQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
DT9 4AQ is a postcode in Sherborne East, Dorset, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DT9 4AQ, then scores the surrounding small area 47/100 - bottom 36% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DT9 4AQ are safety and housing, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DT9 4AQ is based on Dorset 004 Census 2021. It covers 10,359 residents, 1,551 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 50, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 61% owner-occupied, 19% privately rented, 19% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 4/10.
For property prices near DT9 4AQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DT9 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £309k from 66 rolling sales, up 4.7% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DT9 4AQ can compare 6 state schools within one mile, including 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DT9 4AQ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around DT9 4AQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 12 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about DT9 4AQ
Is DT9 4AQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 47/100 (bottom 36% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DT9 4AQ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DT9 4AQ?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for DT9 4AQ?
LocaleIQ matched DT9 4AQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DT9 4AQ?
The latest median sold price is £309k based on 66 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DT9 4AQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 12 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.