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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

DT20JQ

South Drive

DT29PA

Church Lane

DT27LL

Puddletown & Lower Winterborne

DT28QF

Troytown Cottages

DT27SQ

Old Sherborne Road

DT20HH

Holway Lane

DT27TR

Chalk Valleys

DT29DZ

Charminster St Mary's

DT27EH

Athelhampton Road

DT28QA

Charminster St Mary's

DT27RQ

Chalk Valleys

DT20JH

Duck Street

DT27QA

Chalk Valleys

DT28RU

High Street

DT29NS

Dorchester Road

DT27DR

Factory Lane

DT27RR

Boldacre

DT29TT

Manor Lane

DT27FB

Central Farm Lane

DT29SY

Church Hill View

DT29NG

Dorchester Road

DT28RZ

Coombe Road

DT27GZ

Swan Lane

DT28SZ

Beech Road

DT20FD

Rectory Gardens

DT29UP

Hawthorn Road

DT27QG

Wightman's Orchard

DT20HJ

Holway Lane

DT29QB

Broken Cross

DT29UN

Chestnut Road

DT27TX

Northover Close

DT29UB

Strodes Lane

DT28GD

Weatherbury Place

DT27NT

Streetway Lane

DT29GA

Sheridan Rise

DT27SA

Higher Burton Farm Cottage

DT20HD

Eggardon

DT27FP

Giant Close

DT27TN

Church Lane

DT29NU

Dorchester Road

DT27AG

Frys Lane

DT20JN

Beech Tree Close

DT27FF

Chalk Valleys

DT28GT

Dukes Drive

DT27DP

Chalk Valleys

DT29FP

Herrison Road

DT27NH

Puddletown & Lower Winterborne

DT29NL

Church Lane

DT27NA

Pound Lane

DT28RX

High Street

DT29QH

Down End

DT29QU

Pound Close

DT29QE

Cocklands

DT27TG

Rectory Road

DT27LA

Duck Street

DT29RH

Old Sherborne Road

DT29FG

Rowan Walk

DT29XX

Birch Way

DT102EJ

Chalk Valleys

DT27EW

Main Road

DT27LS

Riverside Close

DT28GY

Blandford Road

DT27LX

Middle Street

DT29SR

Carpenters Close

DT27SZ

Bourne Drove

DT27EG

Athelhampton Road

DT95QN

Kennels Lane

DT29WD

Church View

DT20HQ

Sandhills

DT28UZ

Ash Tree Close

DT29XY

Poplar Drive

DT27QU

Lackington Drove

DT29DX

Charminster St Mary's

DT27NW

Chalk Valleys

DT27DN

Rew Lane

DT27FG

Crown Gardens

DT28SE

Willoughby Close

DT28RT

High Street

DT20HZ

West End

DT29UL

Cedar Road

DT27QH

New Cottages

DT20JB

Beech Tree Close

DT29RP

Wanchard Lane

DT29PQ

Chalk Valleys

DT29TY

Mill Lane

DT27ES

Main Road

DT28GX

Catmead

DT27LB

Mill Lane

DT27GY

Abbey Street

DT28XW

Church Lane

DT29UA

Sherren Avenue

DT27QE

Chalk Valleys

DT27RE

Chalk Valleys

DT29RJ

Herrison Road

DT29PE

Waterside Lane

DT28QS

Two Droves

DT27EF

Hammett Close

DT27EN

Main Road

DT29WQ

Broadridge Views

DT29XU

Laurel Way

Data Sources

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