Who lives in DT9 9
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DT9 9, set against England as a whole.
- Council
- Dorset
- Region
- South West
- Population
- 1,605 (2024)
DT9 9Postcode sector · Sherborne
Who lives in DT9 9
Age of residents
The largest age group is 85+, at 13.8% of residents. 9.6% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 48.3% are 65 or over, more than double the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
56.6% of residents are female and 43.4% male.
- Female56.6%51%
- Male43.4%49%
Relationship status
43.7% of adults in DT9 9 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 24% have never married.
How residents rate their health
76.8% of residents in DT9 9 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good40.9%48.5%
- Good35.9%33.7%
- Fair16.6%12.7%
- Bad4.9%4%
- Very bad1.7%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.