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Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

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About

Charlton Down is a small village situated on an elevated chalk ridge, offering wide views over the surrounding countryside. The area is characterised by its agricultural land and scattered farmsteads, with a notable presence of modern housing developments alongside older properties.

To the south lies the historic village of Cerne Abbas, famous for the ancient chalk figure of the Cerne Giant carved into the hillside above it. The area features the clear chalk stream of the River Cerne, which flows through the valley, and remnants of a medieval abbey. Further east, Puddletown is set within the wooded valley of the River Piddle, giving its name to the Piddle Valley, with many buildings constructed from local flint and stone.

Area overview

On average Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24 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 per household in Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown is £57,131 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). Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown is home to around 12,206 people, with a population density of about 44.7 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
24
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.78(-61%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.93(-74%)
Other theft
2.7(-52%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.62(-60%)
Public order
2.05(-69%)
South West average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,990
38.65%
Level 3 (A level)
1,802
17.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,418
13.73%
No qualifications
1,356
13.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
892
8.64%
Total 16+ residents: 10,324

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 172 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
Detached69£517,000
Flats11£195,000
Semi-Detached58£330,000
Terraced34£313,750

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

DT27TQ

London Close

DT28GY

Blandford Road

DT29SZ

Granary Hill

DT20HU

Higher Drove

DT27AW

Chalk Valleys

DT27SD

Slyer's Lane

DT28QG

The Gardens

DT28SE

Willoughby Close

DT29DX

Charminster St Mary's

DT29FW

Rickyard Close

DT29FZ

Charminster St Mary's

DT29PB

High Street

DT29PZ

Westleaze

DT29TQ

Bull Close

DT29WE

The Green

DT95QN

Kennels Lane

DT27BT

Court Farm Cottages

DT27EF

Hammett Close

DT27ES

Main Road

DT27NT

Streetway Lane

DT27QF

Kirby Cottages

DT27SP

Puddletown & Lower Winterborne

DT28SD

Backwater

DT29FN

Chestnut Road

DT29PD

High Street

DT29QY

Weir View

DT29SB

Church Lane

DT27TU

Chalk Valleys

DT28TD

Thompson Close

DT29NS

Dorchester Road

DT29RZ

Dorchester Road

DT29UG

Sherren Avenue

DT20HJ

Holway Lane

DT20FD

Rectory Gardens

DT27QL

Northover Close

DT27TB

Church Hill

DT28PX

Charminster St Mary's

DT28RS

Blandford Road

DT29NW

Long Ash Lane

DT29UU

Hawthorn Road

DT27SX

Church Hill

DT27DQ

Main Road

DT28SW

High Street

DT28UG

Orford Mews

DT29QE

Cocklands

DT28PR

Slyer's Lane

DT28UE

High Street

DT27GT

Barton Lodge Gardens

DT27JT

Sydling Road

DT27NP

Chalk Valleys

DT27RX

Tullons Lane

DT29PG

Marrs Cross

DT20JB

Beech Tree Close

DT27AZ

Chalk Valleys

DT27ET

Main Road

DT27EU

Main Road

DT27NY

Cross Lanes

DT27UE

Whites Close

DT28SH

Mill Street

DT29DZ

Charminster St Mary's

DT29TP

Back Lane

DT27AP

Sandy Lane

DT27SE

Charminster St Mary's

DT27SU

Druce Lane

DT28GZ

Sherrings Green Close

DT28RT

High Street

DT28RW

Charminster Lane

DT28RY

High Street

DT29NA

Dorchester Road

DT29QR

Church Lane

DT27EL

Main Road

DT27EN

Main Road

DT27FF

Chalk Valleys

DT27LZ

Pound Lane

DT27SJ

Old Sherborne Road

DT27SL

Slyer's Lane

DT27SS

Manor Farm Cottages

DT28XH

Kingsmead

DT27RR

Boldacre

DT27RT

Holcombe Mead

DT28PU

Maurward Close

DT28QB

Birkin Garden Cottages

DT28WY

High Street

DT29FS

Longhorn Hill

DT29XE

Hawthorn Road

DT20HQ

Sandhills

DT27AR

Sandy Lane

DT27FB

Central Farm Lane

DT27FG

Crown Gardens

DT27LX

Middle Street

DT27LY

Middle Street

DT27UA

Enterprise Park

DT28UZ

Ash Tree Close

DT29FF

Cypress Road

DT29NG

Dorchester Road

DT27AT

Sandy Lane

DT27AL

Acreman Street

DT27BS

Hylands

DT27DW

Castle Lane

DT27QX

Church Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.