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Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown Population

12,206

Population density

44.7 per km²

Crime

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

British

11,629

95.27%

Other White

253

2.07%

Irish

0.44%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.42%

Gypsy or Irish Traveller

0.31%

Total population: 12,207

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	13	£192,500	£105,700	£151,000	£216,500	£241,000
Detached	70	£582,500	£330,000	£426,250	£695,000	£950,000
Semi-Detached	52	£342,250	£269,775	£315,000	£415,000	£485,000
Terraced	30	£300,000	£176,350	£235,000	£334,500	£461,500

10 years median price trend in Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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About

Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

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