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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 22 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
22
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
11.72(-65%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.52(-76%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.87(-56%)
Other theft
2.05(-64%)
Vehicle crime
1.39(-52%)
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 165 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 in Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,750 up to £1,200,000.

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
Flats13£192,500
Detached70£582,500
Semi-Detached52£342,250
Terraced30£300,000

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

DT29UH

Hawthorn Road

DT27TD

High Street

DT29FU

Pasture Lane

DT29NY

Waterside Lane

DT27SS

Manor Farm Cottages

DT29TX

Ash Hill

DT20LH

Bridge Cottages

DT95QL

Kennels Lane

DT28TE

The Moor

DT27AW

Chalk Valleys

DT27DJ

Bookham Lane

DT27EY

Main Road

DT27JH

Abbey Court

DT28SJ

Styles Lane

DT29SJ

Giles Cross

DT29WB

Magiston Street

DT29WE

The Green

DT28ST

Butt Close

DT27QB

Streetway Lane

DT27DL

Bookham Lane

DT27EU

Main Road

DT27QQ

Wightman's Orchard

DT29WF

Penn Hill View

DT27AB

Charminster St Mary's

DT20LJ

Eggardon

DT27SN

Laycock Farm Cottages

DT27QN

Courtyard Cottages

DT27BL

Hilling Lane

DT27BQ

Stevens Walk

DT27RL

Chalk Valleys

DT27AE

Fry's Lane

DT29QF

Vicarage Lane

DT29NW

Long Ash Lane

DT29NJ

Charminster St Mary's

DT27DU

Factory Lane

DT29QL

East Hill

DT28XE

Chapel View

DT29FQ

Willow View

DT11UA

Charminster St Mary's

DT29RZ

Dorchester Road

DT29FB

Elm Lane

DT27LG

Athelhampton Road

DT27RB

Chalk Valleys

DT28QB

Birkin Garden Cottages

DT27GD

Simsay Fields

DT29NP

Dorchester Road

DT29QS

North Street

DT27QW

Chalk Valleys

DT27PB

Chalk Valleys

DT29FX

Wheatlands

DT28PX

Charminster St Mary's

DT27QF

Kirby Cottages

DT27TH

Mullett's Drove

DT28SS

Butt Close

DT29FW

Rickyard Close

DT27DB

Factory Lane

DT27SH

Charminster St Mary's

DT29RY

Manor Close

DT27AU

Sandy Lane

DT28GF

Greenacres

DT27FW

Chalk Valleys

DT27FN

Chalk Valleys

DT27ND

High Street

DT28GZ

Sherrings Green Close

DT27JT

Sydling Road

DT29GZ

Drakes Lane

DT27NG

Jocks Hill

DT27TS

Alton Lane

DT29UE

Meech Way

DT27RW

Main Road

DT28GE

Three Lanes Way

DT27LZ

Pound Lane

DT28GU

Woodlands Lane

DT27BJ

Crowthrone Lane

DT29SF

Charminster St Mary's

DT27RP

Bookham Lane

DT27AL

Acreman Street

DT27RU

Orchard Close

DT29TZ

Dorchester Road

DT95QP

Chalk Valleys

DT27PE

Hartfoot Lane

DT29UW

Ryelands Way

DT27LD

Acreman Street

DT27GU

The Folly

DT29QZ

North Street

DT29RX

Mill Lane

DT27BT

Court Farm Cottages

DT27NJ

Robins Gardens

DT29QT

The Square

DT27RS

Chalk Valleys

DT29UF

Greville Court

DT27LR

Follet Close

DT27HA

Trent Close

DT29WP

Haydon Hill Close

DT28FS

Mill Street

DT28RW

Charminster Lane

DT28QH

Bockhampton Lane

DT27EL

Main Road

DT27SX

Church Hill

DT29TQ

Bull Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.