Coombe Terrace is in Sherborne and in West Dorset district. DT9 4DA is located in the Sherborne East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Dorset. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Coombe Terrace, Sherborne, DT9 4DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT9 4BY, DT9 4DB, DT9 4BJ, DT9 4BZ, DT9 4BL, DT9 4HW, DT9 4HN, DT9 4FP, DT9 4FQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DT9 4DA 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 Coombe Terrace was 108.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.1% higher than the Sherborne East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Coombe Terrace has the 4th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Sherborne East and the 148th highest crime rate of 1,286 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 835.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Coombe Terrace, Sherborne, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-01-10 | £329,740 |
| 9 Coombe Terrace, Sherborne, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-08-02 | £263,097 |
| 6 Coombe Terrace, Sherborne, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2015-01-05 | £435,469 |
| 6 Coombe Terrace, Sherborne, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2007-12-05 | £410,878 |
| 5 Coombe Terrace, Sherborne, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2007-11-30 | £395,459 |
DT9 4DA 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 | - not rated | 796 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Primary School Harbour Way , DT9 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School Lenthay Road , DT9 6AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Lenthay Road , DT9 6AQ | - not rated | 1,680 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trent Young's CofE Primary School Trent , DT9 4SW | 3out of 4 | 4,865 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Digby's School Newland , DT9 3JG | - not rated | 681 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gryphon School Bristol Road , DT9 4EQ | 3out of 4 | 979 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gryphon School Bristol Road , DT9 4EQ | - not rated | 979 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's School Bristol Road , DT9 4EQ | - not rated | 979 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fosters School Tinneys Lane , DT9 3DZ | - not rated | 1,088 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne International Newell Grange , DT9 4EZ | - not rated | 222 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newell House School Cornhill , DT9 3PL | - not rated | 296 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne School for Girls Bradford Road , DT9 3QN | - not rated | 635 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sherborne Preparatory School 39 Acreman Street , Sherborne DT9 3NY | - not rated | 661 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harbour Vale School Simons Road , DT9 4DN | 3out of 4 | 674 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 Newell Restaurant & Rooms | Newell Restaurant And Rooms Greenhill | 368 yd | |
| THE GREEN | The Cottage The Green | 455 yd | |
| WINSTONES | 8 Cheap Street | 578 yd | |
| Costa | 30 Cheap Street | 578 yd | |
| OLIVER'S | 19 Cheap Street | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mermaid Pub & Restaurant | Bristol Road | 416 yd | |
| The Carpenters Arms | The Mermaid Bristol Road | 446 yd | |
| J&lvisions ltd | George Hotel Higher Cheap Street | 478 yd | |
| The George Hotel | George Hotel Higher Cheap Street | 478 yd | |
| White Hart | 2 Cheap Street | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Screaming Bean | Miskin, 74 Bristol Road | 411 yd | |
| SHERBORNE KEBAB HOUSE (KEBAB AND PIZZA) | 6 Coldharbour | 578 yd | |
| MANDARIN HOUSE | 1 Coldharbour | 578 yd | |
| Cinnamons | 2 Coldharbour | 578 yd | |
| Star Grill Kebab | 91 Cheap Street | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAITROSE LTD | Waitrose Cheap Street | 610 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Girls School SHERBORNE GIRLS SHERBORNE GIRLS BRADFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 558 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 | 631 yd |
| Oxley Sports Centre BRADFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 675 yd |
| Sherborne Primary School HARBOUR WAY | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| Sherborne Area Youth And Community Centre TINNEYS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,012 yd |
| Gryphon Sports Centre BRISTOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,080 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% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 52.53 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 52.53 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.96 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.