Bishops Lane, Bradford Abbas, Sherborne, DT9 6RW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DT9 6RW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.9%	51.4%	-1.5%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	47.1%	48.6%	1.5%	49.0%	-0.4%

Partnership Status

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 6RW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.2% 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	15.5%	16.7%	1.2%	37.9%	-21.2%
Married: Opposite sex	70.5%	66.2%	-4.3%	44.2%	22.0%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	7.2%	7.8%	0.6%	9.1%	-1.3%
Widowed	6.5%	7.5%	1.0%	6.1%	1.4%

Health

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	46.8%	45.4%	-1.4%	48.4%	-3.0%
Good health	38.5%	36.3%	-2.2%	33.6%	2.7%
Fair health	12.8%	14.9%	2.1%	12.7%	2.2%
Bad health	1.8%	3.4%	1.6%	4.0%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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	17.3%	13.9%	-3.4%	18.2%	-4.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.3%	5%	-3.3%	9.6%	-4.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.8%	10%	-5.8%	13.4%	-3.4%
Apprenticeship	4.7%	5.7%	1.0%	5.3%	0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.4%	23.8%	13.4%	16.9%	6.9%
Degree or Similar	38.1%	40.6%	2.5%	33.8%	6.8%
Other	5.4%	1.1%	-4.3%	2.8%	-1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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)
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
White	99.7%	98.2%	-1.5%	81.4%	16.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.3% 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	95.1%	93.3%	-1.8%	83.2%	10.1%
European Union	1.8%	3.6%	1.8%	6.1%	-2.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	1.2%	0.3%	-0.9%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	1.5%	0.9%	5.6%	-4.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.8%	93.9%	-0.9%	83.2%	10.7%
10+ Years	0%	4%	4.0%	9.8%	-5.8%
5-10 Years	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.3%	1.8%	1.5%	2.2%	-0.4%
Less than 2 years	4.3%	0%	-4.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.8%	76.7%	9.1%
Poland	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
Other EU countries	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%
No passport held	11.8%	13.5%	-1.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.2%	37.2%	-5.0%
Christian	60.8%	46.2%	14.6%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	6.4%	6.0%	0.4%

Safety

Is Bishops Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bishops Lane was 227.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 381.4% higher than the Sherborne Rural average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Bishops Lane has the highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Sherborne Rural and the 39th highest crime rate of 1,286 local areas in Dorset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£47,900

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in DT9 6RW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Bishops Lane are based on 10 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for West Dorset.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Bishops Lane, Bradford Abbas, Sherborne, DT9 6RW

Estimated Average Property Prices for DT9 6RW

Average Price
£495,516

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£495,516

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bishops Lane

Average Price
£491,615

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£491,615

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bishops LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Ridgeway Bishops Lane, Sherborne, Dorset Detached, an established residential building	£450,000	2020-11-18	£505,059
Haven House, 1 Bishops Lane, Sherborne, Dorset Detached, an established residential building	£430,000	2020-09-16	£503,956
1 Bishops Lane, Sherborne, Dorset Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2014-07-22	£361,912
Coverack Bishops Lane, Sherborne, Dorset Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2013-10-16	£398,126
Walnut House Bishops Lane, Sherborne, Dorset Detached, an established residential building	£440,000	2013-08-21	£672,692

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DT9 6RW

Employment

DT9 6RW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 6RW 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 6RW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	102
Full-Time Employee	73
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	33
Looking after home or family	11
Other	9
Unemployed	7
Student (economically inactive)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Education	20
Manufacturing	18
Human health and social work activities	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Other	10
Construction	9
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Transport and storage	5
Administrative and support service activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Information and communication	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas Mill Lane , DT9 6RH	3out of 4	318 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Bradford Abbas Mill Lane , DT9 6RH	- not rated	318 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thornford CofE Primary School Boot Lane , Thornford DT9 6QY	- not rated	2,380 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Thornford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Boot Lane , Thornford DT9 6QY	- not rated	2,380 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School South View , Barwick BA22 9TH	2out of 4	2,887 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bucklers Mead Community School St John's Road , BA21 4NH	- not rated	4,272 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Buckler's Mead Academy St John's Road , BA21 4NH	- not rated	4,272 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Buckler's Mead School 1 St. Johns Road , BA21 4NH	3out of 4	4,305 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Westfield Academy Westfield Road , BA21 3DB	3out of 4	5,188 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westfield Community School Stiby Road , BA21 3EP	- not rated	5,364 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Yeovil College Mudford Road , BA21 4DR	- not rated	4,331 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fiveways Special School Victoria Road , BA21 5AZ	4out of 4	3,038 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
South Somerset Partnership School Dampier Street , BA21 4EN	- not rated	3,360 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Yeovil Centre Dampier Street , Reckleford BA21 4EN	- not rated	3,364 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Yeovil Centre Dampier Street , BA21 4EN	- not rated	3,364 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Yeovil District Hospital Education Childrens Education Unit , Level 10 BA21 4AT	- not rated	3,921 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
BRADFORD ABBAS SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB	Bradford Abbas Sports And Recreational Club Farm Road		352 yd
Rose and Crown Pub	Rose And Crown Church Road		398 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Marys C Of E Primary School MILL LANE	grass pitches, swimming pool	301 yd
Bradford Abbas Sports And Recreational Club BRADFORD ABBAS SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL CLUB BRADFORD ABBAS SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL CLUB FARM ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	356 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	74.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.