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Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

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About

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas, and Puddletown are villages in Dorset, each with distinct characteristics. Charlton Down is a modern settlement with a mix of housing and local amenities, situated near Dorchester. Cerne Abbas is known for its historic charm, including the famous Cerne Abbas Giant chalk figure and medieval architecture. Puddletown, set along the River Piddle, features traditional thatched cottages and a strong sense of community.

The area is surrounded by rolling countryside, offering walking trails and scenic views. Local landmarks include the Cerne Abbas Abbey ruins and Thomas Hardy’s Cottage near Puddletown. The villages provide a blend of rural living with easy access to larger towns like Dorchester for shopping and transport links. The landscape is typical of Dorset, with farmland, woodlands, and quiet lanes.

Area overview

On average Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown is £51,500 per year. There are 9 schools in Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown Population
12,206
Population density
44.7 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,629
95.27%
Other White
253
2.07%
Irish
54
0.44%
White and Asian (mixed)
51
0.42%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
38
0.31%
Total population: 12,207

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,450
45.86%
Owns with a mortgage
1,372
25.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
660
12.35%
Other social rented
534
10%
Other forms of private rent
206
3.86%
Total households: 5,342

Property prices in Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

Based on 181 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,750 up to £1,190,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached71£504,000
Flats14£197,500
Semi-Detached65£330,000
Terraced31£315,000

10 years median price trend in Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown.

All postcodes in Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT27RB

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT20HZ

West End

DT20LG

East Hill

DT27PB

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT27TW

Cosmore Drove

DT28QT

Common Drove

DT28SU

Butt Close

DT28TA

Beech Road

DT29FG

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT29NL

Church Lane

DT29RJ

Birch Way

DT29SN

Gascoyne Lane

DT29TB

Herrison Road

DT29UF

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT29UQ

Harvest Hill

DT20JN

Beech Tree Close

DT27EX

Southover Lane

DT27FP

Giant Close

DT27JW

Abbots Walk

DT27LL

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT27NB

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT27QB

Streetway Lane

DT27QY

Church Lane

DT27RL

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT27SH

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT27SY

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT28SG

Bellbury Close

DT29NB

Dorchester Road

DT29NU

Dorchester Road

DT29QN

East Hill

DT29QW

Greenacre

DT29TN

Greenacre

DT27LG

Athelhampton Road

DT27PD

Hartfoot Lane

DT27QW

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT27SB

Manor Close

DT27TD

High Street

DT28RR

High Street

DT28SF

Ash Tree Close

DT28XX

Newcombe Lane

DT29RE

Meadow View

DT29SS

Glebefields

DT29TJ

Brownes Place

DT29UD

Ash Road

DT29XY

Birch Way

DT20HD

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT20JG

South Drive

DT27AB

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT27EW

Central Farm Lane

DT27LP

Greenways

DT27LU

Church Street

DT27NL

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT29FP

Herrison Road

DT27UH

Warren Road

DT20JA

West End

DT27AD

Fry's Lane

DT27AQ

Church Lane

DT27AU

Sandy Lane

DT27EP

White Hill

DT27FH

Central Farm Lane

DT27GZ

Swan Lane

DT27JE

The Maltings

DT27SQ

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT28GE

Blandford Road

DT28SP

Milom Lane

DT28XG

Orford Street

DT29FU

Pasture Lane

DT29GZ

Drakes Lane

DT29NP

Dorchester Road

DT29NR

Dorchester Road

DT29RD

Church Lane

DT29RH

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT29SY

Church Hill View

DT29UT

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT20LH

Long Ash Lane

DT20JH

Duck Street

DT27DJ

Bookham Lane

DT27EZ

Hammett Close

DT27FE

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT27NU

Streetway Lane

DT27NW

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT27NX

Streetway Lane

DT27QA

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT27QE

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT27RW

Ripp's Lane

DT27SW

Slyer's Lane

DT27TN

Church Lane

DT27TQ

London Close

DT28GD

High Street

DT29FD

Hornbeam Road

DT28GY

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT28QD

Hollow Hill

DT28QL

Common Drove

DT28QN

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT28SQ

Mill Street

DT28ZL

The Moor

DT29QX

Hill View

DT29SE

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

DT29SX

Ash Hill

DT29SZ

Granary Hill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.