Greenhill is in Sherborne and in West Dorset district. DT9 4EP 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 Greenhill, Sherborne, DT9 4EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT9 4EW, DT9 3JE, DT9 4EX, DT9 4ET, DT9 3HY, DT9 3JY, DT9 4HJ, DT9 4EY, DT9 3HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DT9 4EP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.8% | 50.2% | 4.4% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 54.2% | 49.8% | -4.4% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 22% | 37% | 15.0% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61% | 34.4% | -26.6% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 12.7% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 10.1% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.4% | 44.8% | -12.6% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 37.6% | 7.3% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 11% | 13.8% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around DT9 4EP this area, 7.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.4% | 7.2% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 6.7% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 19.6% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.9% | 12.4% | -5.5% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.9% | 45.9% | 15.0% | 33.8% | 12.1% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 100% | 96.2% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 81.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.5% | 81.8% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 8.1% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 4.8% | 4.2% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 81.8% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.5% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0.5% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 53.1% | 46.2% | 6.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greenhill was 44.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.9% lower than the Sherborne East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Greenhill has the 12th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Sherborne East and the 508th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 Greenhill Court Greenhill, Sherborne, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2025-09-26 | £345,000 |
| Hill Cottage Greenhill, Sherborne, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2023-10-03 | £191,102 |
| 4 Greenhill, Sherborne, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-04-07 | £385,688 |
| Downside Greenhill, Sherborne, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2022-01-21 | £655,038 |
| Hilliard House Greenhill, Sherborne, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2021-06-29 | £552,329 |
DT9 4EP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
DT9 4EP 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DT9 4EP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 63 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Primary School Harbour Way , DT9 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 745 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School Lenthay Road , DT9 6AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,600 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milborne Port Primary School North Street , DT9 5EP | 3out of 4 | 5,060 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trent Young's CofE Primary School Trent , DT9 4SW | 3out of 4 | 5,088 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornford CofE Primary School Boot Lane , Thornford DT9 6QY | 4out of 4 | 5,283 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,043 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne International Newell Grange , DT9 4EZ | - not rated | 26 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Preparatory School 39 Acreman Street , Sherborne DT9 3NY | - not rated | 451 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne School Abbey Road , DT9 3LF | - not rated | 506 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harbour Vale School Simons Road , DT9 4DN | - not rated | 606 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne School for Girls Bradford Road , DT9 3QN | - not rated | 653 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | 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 | 11 yd | |
| THE GREEN | The Cottage The Green | 109 yd | |
| WINSTONES | 8 Cheap Street | 215 yd | |
| Costa | 30 Cheap Street | 215 yd | |
| OLIVER'S | 19 Cheap Street | 248 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J&lvisions ltd | George Hotel Higher Cheap Street | 144 yd | |
| The George Hotel | George Hotel Higher Cheap Street | 144 yd | |
| The Mermaid Pub & Restaurant | Bristol Road | 191 yd | |
| White Hart | 2 Cheap Street | 215 yd | |
| The Cross Keys | 88 Cheap Street | 429 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHERBORNE KEBAB HOUSE (KEBAB AND PIZZA) | 6 Coldharbour | 351 yd | |
| MANDARIN HOUSE | 1 Coldharbour | 351 yd | |
| Cinnamons | 2 Coldharbour | 351 yd | |
| The Screaming Bean | Miskin, 74 Bristol Road | 482 yd | |
| Star Grill Kebab | 91 Cheap Street | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAITROSE LTD | Waitrose Cheap Street | 248 yd | |
| SAINSBURY'S | Sainsburys Ludbourne Road | 818 yd | |
| Hunts Food Outlet | Hunts Food Outlet Digby Road | 883 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 319 yd |
| Sherborne Girls School SHERBORNE GIRLS SHERBORNE GIRLS BRADFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 637 yd |
| Sherborne Area Youth And Community Centre TINNEYS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 717 yd |
| Sherborne Primary School HARBOUR WAY | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Oxley Sports Centre BRADFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 790 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 | 37.0% |
| 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 | 63.0% |
| Median download speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 31.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.