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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

DT20GA

Higher Drove

DT20JD

The Square

DT27LD

Acreman Street

DT27LQ

Athelhampton Road

DT27RN

Chalk Valleys

DT28SL

The Square

DT29QF

Vicarage Lane

DT29RW

Highfield Close

DT95QL

Kennels Lane

DT20JF

Meadow View

DT27LB

Mill Lane

DT29ET

Copyhold Lane

DT29UL

Cedar Road

DT29WH

Meadow Bottom

DT29WQ

Broadridge Views

DT95QP

Chalk Valleys

DT27BH

Landscombe Vale

DT27QJ

Kellaway Cottages

DT27QS

South View

DT27QT

High Street

DT27RP

Bookham Lane

DT28GN

Rod Hill Lane

DT29TH

Greyhound Yard

DT20HY

West End

DT27DA

Majors Common

DT27DR

Factory Lane

DT27JG

Long Street

DT27JR

The Folly

DT29QU

Pound Close

DT29SP

Charminster St Mary's

DT29WD

Church View

DT27GW

Abbots Meadow

DT27JN

Abbots Walk

DT27NG

Jocks Hill

DT28FA

Cuckoo Lane

DT29FH

Aspen Road

DT29PW

Haydon Lane

DT29QZ

North Street

DT29UR

Oak Road

DT27JZ

Springfield

DT27LN

Birch Lane

DT27QG

Wightman's Orchard

DT28PY

Church Lane

DT28ST

Butt Close

DT28TH

The Courtyard

DT28TQ

The Square

DT29QS

North Street

DT20LL

Haydon Lane

DT27JS

Dorchester Road

DT27TL

Chalk Valleys

DT28PZ

Bockhampton Lane

DT28QE

The Plain

DT29FR

Barton Gardens

DT29PJ

Waterside Walk

DT27AA

Charminster St Mary's

DT27DH

St Thomas Cottages

DT27NE

Jock's Hill

DT27NS

Chalk Valleys

DT27TP

London Row

DT28QH

Bockhampton Lane

DT29SG

Toli Mill

DT20HH

Holway Lane

DT27DE

Chalk Valleys

DT27JL

Piddle Lane

DT27JQ

Abbey Street

DT27LE

Chescombe Close

DT27NF

Chalk Valleys

DT29FL

Magnolia Drive

DT29PY

Charlotte Close

DT29QD

Symonds Court

DT29RU

Dorchester Road

DT29TL

Yew Tree Lane

DT29UJ

Ash Road

DT11UA

Charminster St Mary's

DT27SR

Lower Waterston Cottages

DT28GX

Catmead

DT29ND

Dorchester Road

DT29PH

Chalk Valleys

DT29QL

East Hill

DT29TZ

Dorchester Road

DT27NR

Drakes Lane

DT27QP

Sun Lane

DT20HB

Eggardon

DT27BL

Hilling Lane

DT27FN

Chalk Valleys

DT28RZ

Coombe Road

DT29PL

Sheridan Close

DT29RQ

Dorchester Road

DT29RY

Manor Close

DT29TT

Manor Lane

DT29WA

The Rise

DT102EJ

Chalk Valleys

DT27AG

Frys Lane

DT27BX

Chalk Valleys

DT27HB

Dorchester Road

DT27HE

Main Road

DT27LT

Pound Lane

DT27SF

Charminster St Mary's

DT28SN

The Green

DT29WP

Haydon Hill Close

Data Sources

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