Clanfield is in Sherborne and in West Dorset district. DT9 6BE is located in the Sherborne West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Dorset. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clanfield, Sherborne, DT9 6BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT9 6AJ, DT9 6AZ, DT9 6AL, DT9 6AN, DT9 6BA, DT9 6BD, DT9 6AH, DT9 6AW, DT9 6DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DT9 6BE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.8% | 52.6% | 6.8% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 54.2% | 47.4% | -6.8% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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% | 32% | 10.0% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61% | 50% | -11.0% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 12.7% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 3.9% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (88.4%) 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 | 57.4% | 49.3% | -8.1% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 39.1% | 8.8% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 11% | 8.8% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 11.4% | 15.3% | 3.9% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 11.4% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 17.5% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.9% | 18.3% | 0.4% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.9% | 29.7% | -1.2% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 4.1% | 0.9% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 100% | 97.4% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 95.5% | 93.8% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 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% | 93.8% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 54.4% | 46.2% | 8.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clanfield was 22.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.2% lower than the Sherborne East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clanfield has the 5th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Sherborne East and the 377th lowest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Clanfield, Sherborne, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-04-17 | £238,189 |
| 50 Clanfield, Sherborne, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2024-10-30 | £275,730 |
| 65 Clanfield, Sherborne, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-07-26 | £243,203 |
| 55 Clanfield, Sherborne, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-03-06 | £345,716 |
| 66 Clanfield, Sherborne, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2023-01-30 | £262,644 |
DT9 6BE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| 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 Abbey Church of England Primary School Lenthay Road , DT9 6AQ | 3out of 4 | 419 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Primary School Harbour Way , DT9 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,367 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornford CofE Primary School Boot Lane , Thornford DT9 6QY | 4out of 4 | 3,667 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas Mill Lane , DT9 6RH | 4out of 4 | 4,598 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trent Young's CofE Primary School Trent , DT9 4SW | 3out of 4 | 4,662 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 | 2,620 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 | 1,006 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sherborne Preparatory School 39 Acreman Street , Sherborne DT9 3NY | - not rated | 1,388 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne School Abbey Road , DT9 3LF | - not rated | 1,516 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sherborne International Newell Grange , DT9 4EZ | - not rated | 1,610 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harbour Vale School Simons Road , DT9 4DN | - not rated | 2,226 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 STOP | Sherborne Community Church Littlefield | 381 yd | |
| Gamespod | Unit 15, Old Yarn Mills Westbury | 998 yd | |
| The Coffee Pod | The Oxley Sports Centre Bradford Road | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee Stop | Sherborne Community Church Littlefield | 381 yd | |
| Skippers | 1, Terrace View Horsecastles | 922 yd | |
| Parachute Brewing | Unit 16, Old Yarn Mills Westbury | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhere Else Fishy | Shop Unit 2 Westbridge Park | 192 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OPERATIVE | Cooperative Store Westbridge Park | 192 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Abbey C Of E Primary School CAREYS PLAYING FIELDS CAREYS PLAYING FIELDS OTTERY LANE | grass pitches | 617 yd |
| Oxley Sports Centre BRADFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 996 yd |
| Sherborne Girls School SHERBORNE GIRLS SHERBORNE GIRLS BRADFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,084 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 | 50.0% |
| 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 | 50.0% |
| Median download speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 52.46 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 52.46 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 3.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.