Yeovil Road is in Sherborne and in West Dorset district. DT9 4BB is located in the Sherborne West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Dorset. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Yeovil Road, Sherborne, DT9 4BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT9 4BG, DT9 4BA, DT9 4BD, DT9 3QL, DT9 4DG, DT9 3PN, DT9 3PQ, DT9 3PL, DT9 4FP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DT9 4BB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 51.1% | -3.7% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 45.2% | 48.9% | 3.7% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17.3% | 36.1% | 18.8% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58% | 46.1% | -11.9% | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 10.6% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 5.3% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.2% | 50.6% | 13.4% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 42.8% | 36.9% | -5.9% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 9.6% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.5% | 13.7% | -5.8% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 7.9% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 12.7% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 4.2% | -2.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 18.5% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.5% | 41.7% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 7.9% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.6% | 95.7% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
In this area, 93.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.6% | 93.5% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 93.3% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0.2% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.7% | 37.2% | 12.5% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Yeovil Road was 94.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.6% higher than the Sherborne East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Yeovil Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Sherborne East and the 178th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2187.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floracre, 118 Yeovil Road, Sherborne, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2005-03-24 | £361,585 |
| Ryme Cottage Yeovil Road, Sherborne, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2004-09-15 | £287,216 |
| Rosemary Cottage Yeovil Road, Sherborne, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2003-10-28 | £222,888 |
| Ryme Cottage Yeovil Road, Sherborne, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2003-10-02 | £226,154 |
| Floracre, 118 Yeovil Road, Sherborne, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2002-07-25 | £357,891 |
DT9 4BB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 168 |
| Retired | 119 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Primary School Harbour Way , DT9 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School Lenthay Road , DT9 6AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trent Young's CofE Primary School Trent , DT9 4SW | 3out of 4 | 4,766 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornford CofE Primary School Boot Lane , Thornford DT9 6QY | 4out of 4 | 4,972 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milborne Port Primary School North Street , DT9 5EP | 3out of 4 | 5,446 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gryphon School Bristol Road , DT9 4EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,314 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne School for Girls Bradford Road , DT9 3QN | - not rated | 300 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sherborne International Newell Grange , DT9 4EZ | - not rated | 370 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Preparatory School 39 Acreman Street , Sherborne DT9 3NY | - not rated | 565 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne School Abbey Road , DT9 3LF | - not rated | 697 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harbour Vale School Simons Road , DT9 4DN | - not rated | 972 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee Pod | The Oxley Sports Centre Bradford Road | 377 yd | |
| The Newell Restaurant & Rooms | Newell Restaurant And Rooms Greenhill | 403 yd | |
| THE GREEN | The Cottage The Green | 496 yd | |
| WINSTONES | 8 Cheap Street | 555 yd | |
| Costa | 30 Cheap Street | 555 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J&lvisions ltd | George Hotel Higher Cheap Street | 534 yd | |
| The George Hotel | George Hotel Higher Cheap Street | 534 yd | |
| White Hart | 2 Cheap Street | 555 yd | |
| The Mermaid Pub & Restaurant | Bristol Road | 561 yd | |
| The Cross Keys | 88 Cheap Street | 680 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Screaming Bean | Miskin, 74 Bristol Road | 720 yd | |
| SHERBORNE KEBAB HOUSE (KEBAB AND PIZZA) | 6 Coldharbour | 735 yd | |
| MANDARIN HOUSE | 1 Coldharbour | 735 yd | |
| Cinnamons | 2 Coldharbour | 735 yd | |
| ABBEY FRIAR | 257 Westbury | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAITROSE LTD | Waitrose Cheap Street | 589 yd | |
| Hunts Food Outlet | Hunts Food Outlet Digby Road | 1,021 yd | |
| SAINSBURY'S | Sainsburys Ludbourne Road | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Girls School SHERBORNE GIRLS SHERBORNE GIRLS BRADFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 251 yd |
| Oxley Sports Centre BRADFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 399 yd |
| Sherborne School Sports Centre SHERBORNE SCHOOL SHERBORNE SCHOOL ABBEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 465 yd |
| Sherborne Primary School HARBOUR WAY | grass pitches | 1,061 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.