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.
On average Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 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).
Based on 170 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 in Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown area, with individual transactions ranging from £132,000 up to £1,325,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £520,500; semi-detached at £330,000; terraced at £312,000; flats at £179,000.
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Blandford Road
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Three Acres
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Hawthorn Road
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Acacia Drive
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Acreman Street
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Higher Drove
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Long Ash Lane
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Meadow View
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South Drive
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Acreman Street
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Athelhampton Road
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Pound Lane
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Mullett's Drove
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The Green
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Church Lane
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Ellerslie Close
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Drakes Lane
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Highfield Close
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Ryelands Way
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Kennels Lane
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Mill Lane
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Meadow Close
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Major's Common
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Factory Lane
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The Folly
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Abbey Court
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Mill Lane
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Copyhold Lane
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Pound Close
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Acacia Drive
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Church View
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Meadow Bottom
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Broadridge View
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Rod Hill Lane
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Landscombe Vale
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Abbots Meadow
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Abbots Meadow
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Jock's Hill
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Tullon's Lane
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South View
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High Street
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Bookham Lane
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Cuckoo Lane
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Aspen Road
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Haydon Lane
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North Street
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Greyhound Yard
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Elm Lane
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Wightman's Orchard
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Haydon Lane
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Acreman Street
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Srringfield
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Birch Lane
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Church Lane
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The Plain
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Butt Close
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Orford Street
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The Square
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Barton Gardens
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Church Lane
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Holway Lane
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Piddle Lane
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Abbey Street
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Chescombe Close
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Jock's Hill
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London Row
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Bockhampton Lane
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Magnolia Drive
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Charlotte Close
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East Hill
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Dorchester Road
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Frome View
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Yew Tree Lane
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Ash Road
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Drake's Lane
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Sun Lane
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Waterston Lane
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Catmead
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Church Lane
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East Hill
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