The Knapp is in Charlton Horethorne, Sherborne and in Somerset district. DT9 4PQ is located in the Blackmoor Vale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Somerton and Frome. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Knapp, Charlton Horethorne, Sherborne, DT9 4PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT9 4PH, DT9 4PB, DT9 4PL, DT9 4NL, DT9 4NS, DT9 4PJ, DT9 4NX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DT9 4PQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.2% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.8% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DT9 4PQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 69.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 15.1% | 14.7% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -23.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 71% | 69.8% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 25.6% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 6.6% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 7.4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 44.7% | 52.3% | 7.6% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 31.6% | -7.9% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 14% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 4PQ this area, 8.8% 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 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.4% | 8.8% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 7.3% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 13.4% | -7.4% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 5.3% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 13.7% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.5% | 49.2% | 4.7% | 33.8% | 15.4% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.3% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 100% | 99.3% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 92.9% | 93% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 93% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 1.8% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.2% | 37.2% | -7.0% |
| Christian | 60.7% | 46.2% | 14.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Knapp was 14.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.4% lower than the Blackmoor Vale average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
The Knapp has the 6th lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Blackmoor Vale and the 179th lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.2%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| April Cottage The Knapp, Sherborne, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-07-15 | £402,429 |
| 656 The Knapp, Sherborne, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-05-06 | £203,389 |
| 660 The Knapp, Sherborne, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £251,000 | 2021-06-25 | £287,105 |
| Laurel Cottage The Knapp, Sherborne, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2019-12-13 | £232,772 |
| Knapp House The Knapp, Sherborne, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2019-07-30 | £889,282 |
DT9 4PQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 4PQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 4PQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 117 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School Charlton Horethorne , DT9 4NL | 3out of 4 | 521 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsington Church School Horsington , BA8 0BW | 3out of 4 | 4,047 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbas and Templecombe Church of England Primary School School Lane , BA8 0HP | 3out of 4 | 5,102 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milborne Port Primary School North Street , DT9 5EP | 3out of 4 | 5,304 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marchant Holliday School North Cheriton , BA8 0AH | - not rated | 4,009 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 73.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.