DT9 Postcode District
DT9 is the Postcode District for Sherborne in Dorset
The DT9 postcode district is located in the DT Dorchester postal area, DT9 has a population of 22,329 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 75.22 square miles (194.82 square kilometres or 48,140.82 acres).
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District overview
In the DT9 postcode district, the primary settlement is Sherborne in Dorset, England. The most significant Postal Town is Sherborne. Other significant settlements in the district include Adber, Bradford Abbas, Charlton Horethorne, Corton Denham, Dodds Cross, Higher Clatcombe, Higher Oborne, Hummer, Lower Clatcombe, Milborne Port, Milborne Wick, Nether Compton, Oborne, Over Compton, Poyntington, Sandford Orcas, Sigwells, Stowell, Trent, Alweston, Bishops Caundle, Caundle Marsh, Folke, Glanvilles Wootton, Goathill, Haydon, Holnest, Holwell, Longburton, Middlemarsh, North Wootton, Pinford, Purse Caundle, Beer Hackett, Chetnole, Knighton, Leigh, Leweston, Lillington, Ryme Intrinseca, Seven Ash Common, Silverlake, Stockbridge, Thornford, Wyke, and Yetminster.
There are 5 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector DT9 3, covers Sherborne in Dorset.
The sector DT9 4, covers Sherborne in Dorset.
The sector DT9 4, covers Charlton Horethorne in Somerset.
The sector DT9 5, covers Milborne Port in Somerset.
The sector DT9 6, covers Sherborne and Yetminster and Bradford Abbas and Thornford in Dorset.
The sector DT9 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The post town for this district is SHERBORNE.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Dorset (759 postal codes), and finally, the Somerset area (154 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Yeovil | 5.50 | W |
| Stalbridge | 6.01 | ENE |
| Sturminster Newton | 8.89 | E |
| Wincanton | 9.61 | NNE |
| Castle Cary | 10.95 | N |
| Gillingham | 12.55 | NE |
| Bruton | 12.75 | N |
| Somerton | 12.94 | NW |
| Crewkerne | 12.96 | WSW |
| Beaminster | 13.15 | SW |
| South Petherton | 13.21 | W |
| Shaftesbury | 14.62 | ENE |
| Mere | 15.18 | NE |
| Dorchester | 15.25 | SSE |
| Langport | 15.76 | WNW |
| Blandford Forum | 15.87 | ESE |
| Street | 16.86 | NW |
| Bridport | 17.50 | SW |
| Glastonbury | 17.50 | NNW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 895
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHERBORNE | SHERBORNE | DT9 3 | 192 |
| SHERBORNE | SHERBORNE | DT9 4 | 112 |
| Milborne Port | SHERBORNE | DT9 5 | 106 |
| SHERBORNE | SHERBORNE | DT9 6 | 66 |
| Yetminster | SHERBORNE | DT9 6 | 44 |
| Bradford Abbas | SHERBORNE | DT9 6 | 28 |
| Thornford | SHERBORNE | DT9 6 | 26 |
| Charlton Horethorne | SHERBORNE | DT9 4 | 25 |
| Leigh | SHERBORNE | DT9 6 | 18 |
| Bishops Caundle | SHERBORNE | DT9 5 | 15 |
| Longburton | SHERBORNE | DT9 5 | 15 |
| Chetnole | SHERBORNE | DT9 6 | 14 |
| Nether Compton | SHERBORNE | DT9 4 | 14 |
| Over Compton | SHERBORNE | DT9 4 | 14 |
| Holwell | SHERBORNE | DT9 5 | 14 |
| Glanvilles Wootton | SHERBORNE | DT9 5 | 12 |
| Trent | SHERBORNE | DT9 4 | 12 |
| Sandford Orcas | SHERBORNE | DT9 4 | 11 |
| Alweston | SHERBORNE | DT9 5 | 10 |
| Corton Denham | SHERBORNE | DT9 4 | 8 |
| SHERBORNE | SHERBORNE | DT9 4 | 6 |
| Beer Hackett | SHERBORNE | DT9 6 | 5 |
| Holnest | SHERBORNE | DT9 5 | 5 |
| Ryme Intrinseca | SHERBORNE | DT9 6 | 5 |
| Purse Caundle | SHERBORNE | DT9 5 | 4 |
| Middlemarsh | SHERBORNE | DT9 5 | 4 |
| Alweston | SHERBORNE | DT9 5 | 4 |
| Longburton | SHERBORNE | DT9 6 | 4 |
| Oborne | SHERBORNE | DT9 4 | 4 |
| Trent | SHERBORNE | DT9 4 | 3 |
| Poyntington | SHERBORNE | DT9 4 | 3 |
| Milborne Port | SHERBORNE | DT9 5 | 3 |
| Purse Caundle | SHERBORNE | DT9 5 | 3 |
| Yetminster | SHERBORNE | DT9 6 | 3 |
| Caundle Marsh | SHERBORNE | DT9 5 | 3 |
| Sandford Orcas | SHERBORNE | DT9 4 | 3 |
| North Wootton | SHERBORNE | DT9 5 | 2 |
| Corton Denham | SHERBORNE | DT9 4 | 2 |
| SHERBORNE | SHERBORNE | DT9 5 | 2 |
| Caundle Marsh | SHERBORNE | DT9 5 | 2 |
| Bishops Caundle | SHERBORNE | DT9 5 | 2 |
| Dodds Cross | SHERBORNE | DT9 4 | 2 |
| Holwell | SHERBORNE | DT9 5 | 2 |
| SHERBORNE | SHERBORNE | DT9 6 | 2 |
| Seven Ash Common | SHERBORNE | DT9 6 | 2 |
| SHERBORNE | SHERBORNE | DT9 5 | 2 |
| Chetnole | SHERBORNE | DT9 6 | 2 |
| Corton Denham | SHERBORNE | DT9 4 | 2 |
| Wyke | SHERBORNE | DT9 6 | 2 |
| Sigwells | SHERBORNE | DT9 4 | 2 |
| Ryme Intrinseca | SHERBORNE | DT9 6 | 2 |
| Holnest | SHERBORNE | DT9 6 | 2 |
| Stowell | SHERBORNE | DT9 4 | 2 |
| Milborne Port | SHERBORNE | DT9 4 | 2 |
| Bradford Abbas | SHERBORNE | DT9 4 | 2 |
| Lillington | SHERBORNE | DT9 6 | 1 |
| Silverlake | SHERBORNE | DT9 6 | 1 |
| Bradford Abbas | SHERBORNE | DT9 6 | 1 |
| SHERBORNE | SHERBORNE | DT9 6 | 1 |
| Stockbridge | SHERBORNE | DT9 6 | 1 |
| Leweston | SHERBORNE | DT9 6 | 1 |
| Knighton | SHERBORNE | DT9 6 | 1 |
| Leweston | SHERBORNE | DT9 6 | 1 |
| Thornford | SHERBORNE | DT9 6 | 1 |
| Leigh | SHERBORNE | DT9 6 | 1 |
| Stockbridge | SHERBORNE | DT9 6 | 1 |
| Adber | SHERBORNE | DT9 4 | 1 |
| SHERBORNE | SHERBORNE | DT9 3 | 1 |
| SHERBORNE | SHERBORNE | DT9 4 | 1 |
| Dodds Cross | SHERBORNE | DT9 4 | 1 |
| Oborne | SHERBORNE | DT9 4 | 1 |
| Sigwells | SHERBORNE | DT9 4 | 1 |
| Charlton Horethorne | SHERBORNE | DT9 4 | 1 |
| Milborne Wick | SHERBORNE | DT9 4 | 1 |
| Nether Compton | SHERBORNE | DT9 4 | 1 |
| Over Compton | SHERBORNE | DT9 4 | 1 |
| Lower Clatcombe | SHERBORNE | DT9 4 | 1 |
| Lower Clatcombe | SHERBORNE | DT9 4 | 1 |
| Higher Oborne | SHERBORNE | DT9 4 | 1 |
| Higher Clatcombe | SHERBORNE | DT9 4 | 1 |
| Bishops Caundle | SHERBORNE | DT9 5 | 1 |
| Adber | SHERBORNE | DT9 4 | 1 |
| Hummer | SHERBORNE | DT9 4 | 1 |
| Oborne | SHERBORNE | DT9 5 | 1 |
| Pinford | SHERBORNE | DT9 5 | 1 |
| Folke | SHERBORNE | DT9 5 | 1 |
| Folke | SHERBORNE | DT9 5 | 1 |
| Haydon | SHERBORNE | DT9 5 | 1 |
| Goathill | SHERBORNE | DT9 5 | 1 |
| Holwell | SHERBORNE | DT9 5 | 1 |
| Longburton | SHERBORNE | DT9 5 | 1 |
| Boys Hill | SHERBORNE | DT9 5 | 1 |
| Bishops Down | SHERBORNE | DT9 5 | 1 |
| Bishops Down | SHERBORNE | DT9 5 | 1 |
Street list for DT9
BLACKFORD WAY
CHARLTON HORETHORNE, Milborne Port, Somerset
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 36618744
BUGLE COTTAGE ROAD
Minor roadCHARLTON HORETHORNE, Milborne Port, Somerset
Minor Road
USRN: 36608129
MILBORNE PORT ROAD
Minor roadCHARLTON HORETHORNE, Milborne Port, Somerset
Minor Road
USRN: 36609863
SLEIGHT HOUSE LANE
Minor roadCHARLTON HORETHORNE, Milborne Port, Somerset
Minor Road
USRN: 36686283
WATERLOO CRESCENT
CHARLTON HORETHORNE, Milborne Port, Somerset
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 36618755
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| CHEAP STREET B3145 | 101 |
| SHUTLER STREET | 54 |
| RIDGEWAY | 46 |
| BAUNTONS ORCHARD | 34 |
| VERNALLS ROAD | 34 |
| YEOVIL ROAD A30 | 29 |
| YEOVIL ROAD A30 | 29 |
| LUDBOURNE ROAD | 28 |
| ST PAULS GREEN | 27 |
| KNOTTS PADDOCK | 26 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 977 |
| Other theft | 189 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 186 |
| Shoplifting | 178 |
| Public order | 145 |
| Burglary | 101 |
| Vehicle crime | 95 |
| Other crime | 32 |
| Drugs | 18 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Bicycle theft | 11 |
| Robbery | 10 |
| Possession of weapons | 8 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEAP STREET | SHERBORNE | 101 | DT9 3AZ | View map | |
| HALF MOON STREET | SHERBORNE | 11 | DT9 3LN | View map | |
| SOUTH STREET | SHERBORNE | 9 | DT9 3LN | View map | |
| DIGBY ROAD | SHERBORNE | 8 | DT9 3NL | View map | |
| HIGH STREET | SHERBORNE | MILBORNE PORT | 7 | DT9 5AG | View map |
| LONG STREET | SHERBORNE | 7 | DT9 3BU | View map | |
| COLDHARBOUR | SHERBORNE | 6 | DT9 4HA | View map |
Schools in the district
Sherborne Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Harbour Way , Sherborne
Postcode: DT9 4AJ
Headteacher: Mr Ian Bartle (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Sherborne Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Harbour Way , Sherborne
Postcode: DT9 4AJ
Headteacher: Mr Ian Bartle (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Sherborne Learning Centre
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Simons Road , Sherborne
Postcode: DT9 4DN
Headteacher: Mrs Victoria Rashleigh (Zone Manager)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
The Gryphon School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Bristol Road , Sherborne
Postcode: DT9 4EQ
Headteacher: Mr Jim Gower (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Charlton Horethorne , Sherborne
Postcode: DT9 4NL
Headteacher: Mr Phillip Sales (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Charlton Horethorne , Sherborne
Postcode: DT9 4NL
Headteacher: Mrs Sara Watkins (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Trent Young's Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Trent , Sherborne
Postcode: DT9 4SW
Headteacher: Mrs S J Patterson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Trent Young's CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Trent , Sherborne
Postcode: DT9 4SW
Headteacher: Mrs Sherril Atkins and Miss Ros Baker (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Milborne Port Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
North Street , Sherborne
Postcode: DT9 5EP
Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Rodd (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Giles Lane , Bishops Caundle , Sherborne
Postcode: DT9 5NQ
Headteacher: Mr Nigel Roberts (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Sherborne Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Lenthay Road , Sherborne
Postcode: DT9 6AQ
Headteacher: Ann-Marie Kampf (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Lenthay Road , Sherborne
Postcode: DT9 6AQ
Headteacher: Mr Ian Bartle (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Yetminster
Phase: Primary
Address:
Yetminster , Sherborne
Postcode: DT9 6LS
Headteacher: Mr Paul Miller (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Stonyacres , Yetminster , Sherborne
Postcode: DT9 6LS
Headteacher: Mrs Debbie Brown (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Thornford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Boot Lane , Thornford , Sherborne
Postcode: DT9 6QY
Headteacher: Mrs Neela Brooking (Acting Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Bradford Abbas
Phase: Primary
Address:
Mill Lane , Sherborne
Postcode: DT9 6RH
Headteacher: Miss Emma Grunnill (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas
Phase: Primary
Address:
Mill Lane , Sherborne
Postcode: DT9 6RH
Headteacher: Miss Emma Grunnill (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brooklyn House Dental Practice | 26 CHEAP STREET, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 3PX | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Market View Dental Care | 89 CHEAP STREET, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 3LS | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Wessex House Dental Practice | WESSEX HOUSE, WESTBURY, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 3EH | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Sherborne Dental Centre | YEATMAN HOSPITAL, HOSPITAL LANE, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 3JF | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Grove Medical Centre | WOOTTON GROVE, SHERBORNE, DT9 4DL | GP PRACTICE | Call 01935 810900 |
| 2 | Yetminster Medical Centre | CHURCH STREET, YETMINSTER, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 6LG | GP PRACTICE | Call 01935 872530 |
| 3 | The Apples Medical Centre | EAST MILL LANE, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 3DG | GP PRACTICE | Call 01935 812633 |
| 4 | Milborne Port Surgery | GAINSBOROUGH, MILBOURNE PORT, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 5FH | GP PRACTICE | Call 01963 250334 |
| 5 | Sherborne School Health Centre | 26 ACREMAN STREET, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 3NX | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 6 | The Grove Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 4 | GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE, WOOTTON GROVE, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 4DL | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milborne Port Pharmacy Limited | 10 HIGH STREET, MILBORNE PORT, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 5AG | PHARMACY | Call 01963 250259 |
| 2 | Well | 77 CHEAP STREET, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 3BA | PHARMACY | Call 01935 812035 |
| 3 | The Abbey Pharmacy | 83 CHEAP STREET, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 3BA | PHARMACY | Call 01935 812060 |
| 4 | Boots | 29 CHEAP STREET, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 3BA | PHARMACY | Call 01935 812345 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scrivens Opticians (sherborne) | 62 CHEAP STREET, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 3BJ | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Grace Haine Eyecare | 45 CHEAP STREET, SHERBORNE, DT9 3PU | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £574,758 | 125 | £545,828 | 122 | £594,671 | 117 | £601,275 | 151 |
| Semi-detached | £328,869 | 80 | £336,579 | 98 | £324,777 | 77 | £341,993 | 95 |
| Terraced | £278,916 | 90 | £297,031 | 118 | £299,329 | 85 | £312,779 | 127 |
| Flats | £176,286 | 28 | £202,165 | 35 | £171,383 | 30 | £191,577 | 35 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Sherborne
CRS Code: SHE
Operator: SW
Line: South Western Main Line
Company: South Western Railway
Chetnole
CRS Code: CNO
Operator: GW
Line: Heart of Wessex Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Yetminster
CRS Code: YET
Operator: GW
Line: Heart of Wessex Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Thornford
CRS Code: THO
Operator: GW
Line: Heart of Wessex Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Accessible motorway junctions
M5 J25
Average Driving Time from within the district: 39.47
Average Driving Distance: 31.10
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 900
M5 J26
Average Driving Time from within the district: 44.62
Average Driving Distance: 36.89
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 672
M5 J23
Average Driving Time from within the district: 46.40
Average Driving Distance: 31.50
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 898
M5 J24
Average Driving Time from within the district: 48.36
Average Driving Distance: 36.02
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 900
M5 J22
Average Driving Time from within the district: 50.96
Average Driving Distance: 36.28
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 840
M5 J21
Average Driving Time from within the district: 58.56
Average Driving Distance: 42.25
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 29
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| DT9 3 | Sherborne Delivery Office |
| DT9 4 | Sherborne Delivery Office |
| DT9 5 | Sherborne Delivery Office |
| DT9 6 | Sherborne Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| D | T | 9 | - | X | X | X |
| D | T | 9 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 2 visitor attractions in or around this district.
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the DT9 postal code is SHERBORNE followed by Milborne Port, and Yetminster.
The DT9 Postcode shares a border with BA21 (YEOVIL, Mudford, Pen Mill Trading Estate), BA22 (Ilchester, East Coker, West Coker), BA8 (Henstridge, TEMPLECOMBE, Horsington), BA9 (WINCANTON, Charlton Musgrove, Pen Selwood) and DT2 (Crossways, Charminster, Puddletown).
Maps and visuals
Weather
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